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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Kia EV6?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Kia EV6: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Kia EV6

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Vauxhall Vivaro is moderately cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,361 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV6 is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 7.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 232 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 offers significantly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is slightly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 233 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 776 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 428 - 582 km
Vauxhall Vivaro
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a workhorse with a surprisingly civilised demeanour, blending rugged practicality with enough style and comfort to keep drivers happy on any job. With clever packaging and sensible features that simplify loading, commuting and family duties, it’s the no-nonsense van for buyers who want functionality without the fuss — honest, dependable and just smart enough to make the day easier.

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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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Vauxhall Vivaro
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Kia
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