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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 69,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or Volvo XC90?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

Volvo XC90

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 69,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,288 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC90 uses 3.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

XC90

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 Volvo XC90 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo XC90 is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Nissan Primastar Transporter tops out at 178 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 329 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,860 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Primastar Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 7,044 L more than the Volvo XC90.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries markedly more – 1,173 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 463 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC90 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £69,800
XC90

Volvo XC90

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 71 km
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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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Reviews Nissan Primastar Transporter

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Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Reviews Volvo XC90

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Borstel
11 Nov 2025, 12:59:12

I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter
Volvo XC90

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,500 - 48,500 £
Price
69,800 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
71 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
178 - 206 g/km
co2
79 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,297 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
262 - 302 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
4,953 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,971 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,771 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,856 L
Payload
899 - 1,173 kg
Payload
653 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 178 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
360 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Transporter have?

The Nissan Primastar Transporter is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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