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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Ford Transit Bus?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Ford Transit Bus

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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is slightly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Transit Bus

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 Nissan Primastar Transporter offers somewhat more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers marginally more torque with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 412 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries marginally more – 1,162 kg compared to 1,110 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 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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Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 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
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Transporter have?

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

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