Head to head
Renault Master vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 325kg more. The Renault Master takes loads 71cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Vauxhall Vivaro carries 325kg more.
- Load length: the Renault Master takes loads 71cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Master | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 848-873 kg (L1H1); 1254-1551 kg (L2H2); 1157-1384 kg (L3H2); 1377 kg (L3H3) | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load volume | 9.0-10.8 m3 (L2H2); 13.0 m3 (L3H2); 14.8 m3 (L3H3) | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Load length | 3225 mm (L2H2); 3855 mm (L3H2/L3H3) | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
| Towing capacity | up to 3.5 tonnes | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
Sources: Renault Master, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
- you want one that takes loads 71cm (2.5ft) longer
The Master's twin-rear-wheel derivatives at 3,500-4,500 kg GVW give it some of the highest payloads in its class, and its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes suits trades that also pull a trailer.
Full Master specifications →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that carries 325kg more
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 Renault Master and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 325kg more. The Renault Master takes loads 71cm (2.5ft) longer. The Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets.; the Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic, offered in diesel and electric..
Which carries more, the Renault Master or the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro, by 325kg.
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