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VW Transporter Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or Vauxhall Vivaro?

VW Transporter Bus vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Vivaro is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Vivaro with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Bus is marginally more efficient: consuming 22.4 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Vivaro offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 350 km, about 26 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

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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 VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers very slightly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 15 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 8.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is somewhat lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries very slightly more – 1,226 kg compared to 1,143 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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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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VW Transporter Bus
Vauxhall Vivaro

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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