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Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (45,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or VW Transporter Bus?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

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VW Transporter Bus

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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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 Transporter Bus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,851 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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 8.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is barely lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries slightly more – 1,143 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus is clearly superior overall 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 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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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Nissan Primastar Bus
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
181 - 182 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
9
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, 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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