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Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Caddy comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or VW Caddy?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Caddy: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • a bit more power
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VW Caddy

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,570 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 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 Nissan Primastar Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 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 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 292 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy 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 £27,800
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VW Caddy

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 121 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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VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
VW Caddy

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
10 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
501 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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