Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or VW Touran?
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 Touran is barely cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,501 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.
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 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 marginally more torque with 380 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.
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, VW Touran is markedly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 601 kg. That’s a difference of about 401 kg.
The Nissan Primastar Bus is narrowly 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.
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 Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.
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Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
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Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 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 - 232 g/km
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co2
136 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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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
MPV
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Seats
6 - 9
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
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Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
834 L
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,829 mm
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Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
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Payload
590 - 601 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
122 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
90 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
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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
E
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
VW
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