Head to head
Peugeot Boxer vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Peugeot Boxer is a large panel van offered in four lengths and three heights, shared with the citroen relay 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
| Peugeot Boxer | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1570 kg (L2H1, 335); 1495 kg (L3H2, 335); 1410 kg (L4H2, 435); 1865 kg (L4H2, 440, 4.005t); 690 kg (e-Boxer, L3H2 electric) | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load volume | 10 m3 (L2H1); 13 m3 (L3H2); 15-17 m3 (L4H2/L4H3) | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Towing capacity | up to 3000 kg braked (335/435, 3.5t GVW); 2500 kg braked (440, 4.005t GVW) | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
| Load length | - | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
Sources: Peugeot Boxer, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Boxer if...
The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms.
Full Boxer 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 Peugeot Boxer and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Peugeot Boxer is a large panel van offered in four lengths and three heights, shared with the Citroen Relay 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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