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Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or VW Amarok?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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VW Amarok

  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more power
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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.

VW Amarok is barely cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,092 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok offers markedly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers visibly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is moderately lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 219 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries very slightly more – 1,002 kg compared to 983 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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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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The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Bus have?

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

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