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Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Bus or VW Transporter Transporter?

Nissan Primastar Bus vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Bus

  • marginally more efficient
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • very slightly 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 Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 981 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Bus uses 6.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Transporter Transporter

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

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Bus is slightly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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 Transporter Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 1,952 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is far ahead 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, 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 : 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 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 workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 63,200 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
181 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,952 - 2,527 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,935 - 2,040 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,700 - 5,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
543 - 1,002 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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