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Nissan Primastar Transporter vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Primastar Transporter or VW Transporter Transporter?

Nissan Primastar Transporter vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • only slightly more efficient
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

VW Transporter Transporter is slightly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,008 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Primastar Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Transporter Transporter

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 VW Transporter Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is barely lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries slightly more – 1,259 kg compared to 1,110 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter holds a decisive 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.

from £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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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 VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
178 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Nissan Primastar Transporter have?

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

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