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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Fiat Ducato comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Fiat Ducato?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Fiat Ducato: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Fiat Ducato

  • very slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Primastar Transporter

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.

Fiat Ducato is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Nissan Primastar Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 30 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,110 kg. That’s a difference of about 910 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter 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 £43,500
Primastar Transporter

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7 L/100km
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The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Fiat Ducato

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 184 g/km
co2
198 - 217 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
899 - 1,110 kg
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Transporter have?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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