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Renault Master Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Renault Master Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Master Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,682 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

Both models offer the same torque – 380 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is barely lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries significantly more – 1,846 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 844 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter 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 £38,600
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 177 - 448 km
Renault Master Transporter
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Renault Master Transporter
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Nissan
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