Head to head
Vauxhall Vivaro vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer and holds 0.5 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer.
- Load volume: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter holds 0.5 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Vauxhall Vivaro | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Towing capacity | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
| Gross weight | - | 2800-3350 kg |
Sources: Vauxhall Vivaro, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Transporter if...
- you want one that takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer
- you want one that holds 0.5 cubic metres more
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Full Transporter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Vauxhall Vivaro and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 54cm (2ft) longer and holds 0.5 cubic metres more. The Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic, offered in diesel and electric.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (T6.1 generation), VW's rival to the Transit Custom and Vivaro..
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