Renault Trafic Vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Which Van Should You Choose?

Comparison Guide

Renault Trafic Vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Which Van Should You Choose?

Built on shared underpinnings but sold under different badges, here’s how the Trafic and Vivaro compare on space, payload and price.

✓ Real Spec Comparisons
✓ Payload & Load Volume
✓ Expert Buying Advice

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Head To Head

Trafic Vs Vivaro

Medium Panel Van

Renault Trafic

8.9m³
Load volume up to
1,166kg
Payload up to

A comfortable, well-equipped medium van with class-leading load length and Renault’s competitive finance and warranty packages.

Medium Panel Van

Vauxhall Vivaro

6.6m³
Load volume up to
1,400kg
Payload up to

Vauxhall’s medium van offers a higher maximum payload and a wider choice of lengths, plus the option of a fully electric powertrain.

Size & Load Volume

The Trafic offers up to 8.9m³ across its two wheelbases (L1/L2), with genuinely class-leading load length. The Vivaro is available in three lengths (Compact, Standard, Long) but tops out at a slightly smaller 6.6m³.

Payload

The Vivaro has the edge on payload, carrying up to 1,400kg versus the Trafic’s 1,166kg – useful if you’re regularly loading close to the limit.

Price & Running Costs

Both share the same platform, so running costs are broadly comparable. The Vivaro is available with a fully electric powertrain for zero-emission city work, while the Trafic majors on efficient diesel engines and strong warranty cover.

Decision Time

Which Is Right For You?

Choose The Trafic

If load length and cabin comfort for long days on the road are the priority.

Choose The Vivaro

If you need maximum payload, a wider choice of lengths, or want the option of going electric.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are The Trafic And Vivaro Basically The Same Van?

They share the same platform and much of their engineering, but each brand offers its own styling, trim levels and warranty terms.

Which Is Available As An Electric Van?

The Vivaro offers a fully electric version; the Trafic range shown here focuses on efficient diesel engines.

Which Has The Better Warranty?

Both are covered by a 3 year manufacturer warranty as standard.

Which Is Cheaper To Insure?

Insurance groups are very similar between the two given their shared underpinnings, though exact costs depend on trim and specification.

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