Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Vauxhall Vivaro?

The Vauxhall Vivaro reaches a peak output of 180 HP, depending on the model.

Q: How much fuel does the Vauxhall Vivaro use?

On average, the Vauxhall Vivaro consumes 6.20 L.

Q: How much electricity does the Vauxhall Vivaro use per 100 km?

According to the manufacturer, the Vauxhall Vivaro requires 23.60 kWh.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 352 km.

Q: What maximum speed does the Vauxhall Vivaro reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 185 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Length 5330 mm, width 1920 mm, height 1935 mm – those are the dimensions of the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Q: What drive types are available for the Renault Trafic Bus?

The Renault Trafic Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the Renault Trafic Bus's engine?

Up to 170 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: How much fuel does the Renault Trafic Bus use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 6.70 L.

Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 38200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Renault Trafic Bus?

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Vauxhall Vivaro

Renault Trafic Bus

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

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.

Vauxhall Vivaro has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Vivaro manages with 6.20 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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 Vauxhall Vivaro has a slight edge – offering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Vivaro is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 10.50 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs slight better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Vivaro pulls minimal stronger with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 9 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is to a small extent lighter – 1722 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Vivaro performs evident better – up to 6100 L, which is about 2100 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Vivaro a bit takes the win – 1226 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Vivaro proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Vivaro is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Vivaro

Price : 33200 - 52500 £
Body Type : Cargo Van, Bus
Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 120 - 180 HP
Consumption L/100km : 6.2 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km : 23.6 - 24 kWh
Electric Range : 221 - 352 km
Seats : 3 - 9
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 10.5 - 14.3 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 130 - 185 km/h
Torque : 260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4
Model : Vivaro
Modell : Vivaro Electric Cargo Doppelkabine XL (50 kWh), Vivaro Electric Cargo Doppelkabine XL (75 kWh), Vivaro Electric Cargo Doppelkabine M (50 kWh), Vivaro Electric Cargo Doppelkabine M (75 kWh), Vivaro Electric Cargo XL (50 kWh), Vivaro Electric Cargo XL (75 kWh), Vivaro Electric Cargo M (50 kWh), Vivaro Electric Cargo M (75 kWh), Vivaro Cargo M 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Kombi 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo M 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo XL 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo XL 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine M 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine XL 1.5 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine M 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Flexkabine XL 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Doppelkabine M 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Cargo Doppelkabine XL 2.2 Diesel, Vivaro Kombi XL 2.2 Diesel
CO2 Efficiency Class : A, F, G
Trim Level : (mit erhöhter Nutzlast), Sportive, Automatik, Sportive Automatik
Power kW : 88 - 132 kW
co2 : 0 - 184 g/km
Engine capacity : 1499 - 2184 cm3
Curb weight : 1722 - 2260 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 69 L
Length : 4980 - 5331 mm
Width : 1920 mm
Height : 1890 - 1935 mm
Brand : Vauxhall
Max trunk capacity : 3200 - 6100 L
Payload : 840 - 1226 kg

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Vauxhall Vivaro

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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 33200 - 52500 £	Price 38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L	Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 221 - 352 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 - 184 g/km	co2 175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 69 L	Fuel tank capacity 80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Cargo Van, Bus	Body Type Bus
Seats 3 - 9	Seats 8 - 9
Doors 4	Doors 4
Curb weight 1722 - 2260 kg	Curb weight 2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity -	Trunk capacity -
Length 4980 - 5331 mm	Length 5080 - 5480 mm
Width 1920 mm	Width 1956 mm
Height 1890 - 1935 mm	Height 1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity 3200 - 6100 L	Max trunk capacity 3200 - 4000 L
Payload 840 - 1226 kg	Payload 718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric, Diesel	Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manuel	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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 10.5 - 14.3 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed 130 - 185 km/h	Max Speed 161 - 180 km/h
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 1499 - 2184 cm3	Engine capacity 1997 cm3