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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Renault Trafic Bus?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • barely lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Renault Trafic Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,956 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.8 L/100km – no difference here.

Trafic Bus

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is barely lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries somewhat more – 1,110 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus 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.

from £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

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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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
178 - 184 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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