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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Peugeot 508 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 44,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Peugeot 508?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Peugeot 508: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • clearly cheaper

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,097 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 508 offers clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Transporter tops out at 178 km/h. The difference is around 72 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 delivers markedly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 508 is very slightly lighter – 1,811 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 49 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 7,363 L more than the Peugeot 508.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,173 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 704 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 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 £44,600
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Peugeot 508

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Peugeot 508

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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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Peugeot 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Peugeot 508

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot
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