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VW Transporter Bus vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

VW Transporter Bus vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

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.

VW Transporter Bus is only slightly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,045 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers only slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries only slightly more – 1,143 kg compared to 1,110 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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.

from £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Nissan Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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