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Vauxhall Vivaro vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or VW Crafter?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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VW Crafter

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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Vivaro uses 6.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers only slightly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 10 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is markedly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries substantially more – 2,994 kg compared to 1,226 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,768 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
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Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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