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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Kia PV5?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • marginally more power
  • marginally lighter
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Kia PV5

  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

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.

Kia PV5 is marginally cheaper – starting at 32,800 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 381 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia PV5 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 66 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

PV5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers marginally more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 10.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is marginally lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 138 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries clearly more – 1,226 kg compared to 790 kg. That’s a difference of about 436 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is far ahead 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 222 - 350 km
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Vauxhall Vivaro

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
455 - 790 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Kia
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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