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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Lotus Emira?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Primastar Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,048 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 100 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is markedly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries clearly more – 1,110 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 880 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter leads convincingly 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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Nissan Primastar Transporter

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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
178 - 184 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
899 - 1,110 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Transporter have?

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

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