Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Courier vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Vauxhall Vivaro tows 1.4 tonnes more and holds 2.4 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Towing capacity: the Vauxhall Vivaro tows 1.4 tonnes more.
- Load volume: the Vauxhall Vivaro holds 2.4 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Vauxhall Vivaro takes loads 71cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Courier | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 849kg | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load length | 1,802mm | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
| Load volume | 2.91m3 | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Towing capacity | 1,100kg | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Courier, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Courier if...
The smallest Transit panel van, aimed at couriers, small trades and local delivery work in town centres. It suits van hire where a compact footprint matters but two Euro pallets still need to fit on the floor.
Full Transit Courier specifications →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that tows 1.4 tonnes more
- you want one that holds 2.4 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 71cm (2.5ft) longer
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 Transit Courier and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro tows 1.4 tonnes more and holds 2.4 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Transit Courier is a compact panel van, petrol, diesel or electric (E-Transit Courier); 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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