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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Renault Trafic Bus?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Vivaro is marginally cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,366 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro uses 6.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 very slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 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 marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is a bit lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries a bit more – 1,226 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro 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 £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
Vauxhall Vivaro
Renault Trafic Bus

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Vauxhall Vivaro
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
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