Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.7 cubic metres more. The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 373kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.7 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Vauxhall Vivaro carries 373kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Luton (with tail-lift) if...
- you want one that holds 12.7 cubic metres more
The Luton box conversion is the go-to hire choice for house moves needing maximum box volume and a tail-lift, at the cost of the payload lost to the heavier box body.
Full Luton (with tail-lift) specifications →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that carries 373kg 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 Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.7 cubic metres more. The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 373kg more. The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) is a ford Transit-based Luton box conversion with tail-lift, as offered for self-drive hire for removals work.; 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 Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro, by 373kg.
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