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Toyota Proace City vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20,800 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Toyota Proace City vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Toyota Proace City

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • a bit more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Proace City is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Bus costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,531 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 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 Primastar Bus offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Bus delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Proace City

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 7.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is substantially lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 677 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries slightly more – 1,002 kg compared to 829 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Toyota Proace City
Nissan Primastar Bus

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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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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Toyota Proace City
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 146 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 829 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Nissan
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