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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Toyota Proace City?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • a bit more power

Toyota Proace City

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly 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.

Toyota Proace City is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,676 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Proace City

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 a bit 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 markedly faster – reaching 178 km/h, while the Toyota Proace City tops out at 135 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 494 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 6,207 L more than the Toyota Proace City.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries markedly more – 1,173 kg compared to 829 kg. That’s a difference of about 344 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City holds a solid overall lead 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.

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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Nissan Primastar Transporter
Toyota Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
0 - 146 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
5
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,812 - 1,818 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
2,126 - 2,693 L
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
525 - 829 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
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
135 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
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Toyota
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