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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Vauxhall Movano comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 35,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Vauxhall Movano?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Vauxhall Movano: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter

Vauxhall Movano

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power

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

Primastar Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Movano is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,400 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,080 £.

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

Movano

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 Vauxhall Movano offers clearly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Transporter is marginally faster – reaching 178 km/h, while the Vauxhall Movano tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers a bit more torque with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 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: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Movano offers considerably more capacity – up to 17,000 L, about 8,100 L more than the Nissan Primastar Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 1,173 kg. That’s a difference of about 847 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano 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.

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Movano

Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Vauxhall Movano

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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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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Vauxhall Movano

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
35,400 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
97.8 kWh
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
0 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,940 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,850 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
560 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
120 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
90 - 170 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
88 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Vauxhall
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