Ford Transit Transporter vs Vauxhall Vivaro – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Vivaro has the clearly advantage in terms of price – starting at 33200 £, while the Ford Transit Transporter starts at 39900 £. That’s a price difference of about 6732 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro manages with 6.20 L and is therefore noticeably more efficient than the Ford Transit Transporter with 7.90 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

When it comes to electricity consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Transit Transporter: with 21.30 kWh per 100 km, it’s a touch more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 23.60 kWh. That’s roughly 2.30 kWh difference.

In terms of range, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs minimal better – offering up to 352 km, roughly 35 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

Engine and Performance: 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 performance, the Ford Transit Transporter clearly takes the lead – with 269 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 89 HP.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Vivaro is slightly ahead – reaching 185 km/h, while the Ford Transit Transporter tops out at 120 km/h. The difference is roughly 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter pulls hardly any stronger, offering 430 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers noticeably more seating – 9 vs 6.

The Vauxhall Vivaro is slightly lighter – 1722 kg compared to 2074 kg. The weight difference is around 352 kg.

In maximum load capacity, Ford Transit Transporter wins – up to 14100 L, about 8000 L more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Payload capacity also favors the Ford Transit Transporter strongly – 2607 kg compared to 1226 kg. The difference is roughly 1381 kg.

Overall, the Ford Transit Transporter proves to be takes the lead with a more balanced package and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.