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Renault Trafic Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

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

Renault Trafic Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • only slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

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 is only slightly 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 only slightly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Vivaro

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 only 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?

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 moderately 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
Renault Trafic Bus
Vauxhall Vivaro

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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

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
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

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

General

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