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Renault Master Transporter vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Vauxhall Vivaro?

Renault Master Transporter vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Vivaro is moderately cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,446 £.

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

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Master Transporter is marginally more efficient: consuming 22.6 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers visibly more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 98 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Vivaro

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

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:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries clearly more – 1,846 kg compared to 1,226 kg. That’s a difference of about 620 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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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
3
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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