Head to head
Toyota Hilux vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Toyota Hilux tows 1 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Towing capacity: the Toyota Hilux tows 1 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Toyota Hilux | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Towing capacity | 3500 kg (braked) | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
| Load bed length | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) | - |
| Gross weight | 3210 kg (Double Cab) | - |
| Load volume | - | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Load length | - | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
Sources: Toyota Hilux, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hilux if...
- you want one that tows 1 tonnes more
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Full Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Toyota Hilux tows 1 tonnes more. The Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles.; 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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