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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

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?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter

Renault Trafic Bus

  • marginally more efficient

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 – 1,860 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £36,500
Primastar Transporter

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Renault Trafic Bus

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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
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
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