Compare performance (170 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Nissan Ariya?
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.
Renault Trafic Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,281 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers noticeably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is moderately lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 619 kg.
The Nissan Ariya is decisively ahead 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.
The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.
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The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.
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Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
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Price
54,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
417 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
8 - 9
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Curb weight
2,277 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
415 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Payload
363 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
435 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
320 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Nissan
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