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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Peugeot Rifter?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • slightly more power

Peugeot Rifter

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly lighter

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.

Peugeot Rifter is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Rifter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Transporter is noticeably faster – reaching 178 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 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: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 362 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 5,400 L more than the Peugeot Rifter.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries noticeably more – 1,173 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter shows a few small advantages 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Peugeot Rifter

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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 Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Peugeot
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