Compare performance (170 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or VW Polo?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,071 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Polo uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo offers moderately more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers moderately more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 900 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries significantly more – 1,002 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 545 kg.
The VW Polo 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.
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 Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.
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Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
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Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
181 - 182 g/km
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co2
116 - 148 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
9
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,751 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
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Payload
432 - 457 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 170 HP
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Power HP
80 - 207 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
110 - 125 kW
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
VW
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