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Nissan Qashqai vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Nissan Qashqai vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Qashqai

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Qashqai is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,724 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

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 Qashqai offers moderately more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers slightly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Qashqai

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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 623 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 486 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai is far ahead overall 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 £29,600
Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Nissan Qashqai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Nissan Qashqai?

The Nissan Qashqai is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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