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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • moderately more efficient
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Vivaro is a bit cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 38,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,896 £.

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

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Trafic Transporter is moderately more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 350 km, about 32 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Trafic Transporter

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 offers very slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Vivaro is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 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 6.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is barely lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries marginally more – 1,226 kg compared to 1,222 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro stands well ahead of its rival 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

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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The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 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
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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