Head to head
Citroen Relay vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the citroen-badged sibling of the peugeot boxer and fiat ducato.. The Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the renault trafic, offered in diesel and electric..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Citroen Relay | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
Sources: Citroen Relay, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Relay if...
The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet.
Full Relay specifications →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
The Vivaro is Vauxhall's medium-van answer to the Transit Custom, with Medium and Long/XL body lengths and a battery-electric option aimed at fleets moving to zero-emission urban delivery.
Full Vivaro specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the Citroen-badged sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.; the Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic, offered in diesel and electric..
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