Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Renault Trafic Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Nissan Primastar Transporter is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,765 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.
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.
Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.
Looking at top speed, the Nissan Primastar Transporter is very slightly faster – reaching 178 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.
Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.
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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.
In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is barely lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 171 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 4,900 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.
When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries somewhat more – 1,173 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 191 kg.
The Nissan Primastar Transporter comes out clearly ahead 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.
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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The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
178 - 206 g/km
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
Renault
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