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Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or VW ID.5?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • very slightly lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably 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 ID.5 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,164 £.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers considerably more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers noticeably more torque with 545 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 165 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 very slightly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries significantly more – 1,002 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 450 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is decisively ahead 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 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 ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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