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Toyota Proace Bus vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Bus or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Toyota Proace Bus vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Toyota Proace Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly 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

Proace Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,765 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 Toyota Proace Bus offers barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Bus is slightly lighter – 1,835 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 208 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries visibly more – 1,265 kg compared to 1,002 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus is clearly superior 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 km
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The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 9
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
825 - 1,265 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Proace Bus have?

The Toyota Proace Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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