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Nissan Primastar Bus vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or Volvo V90?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Volvo V90

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Primastar Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Primastar Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,976 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V90 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is marginally lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries substantially more – 1,002 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 487 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,300
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Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Reviews Volvo V90

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Anna
8 May 2026, 20:24:18

The Volvo V90 is the heir to the traditional "manor Volvo" and a concept in itself in terms of space and driving feel. My choice would be the V90, because it's a good dog car. I'd prefer the AWD Cross Country, as it would give me ground clearance for country roads and a higher driving position.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
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Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
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Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?

The Nissan Primastar Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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