Head to head
Renault Kangoo Van vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.4m (8ft) longer. The Vauxhall Vivaro holds 1.4 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.4m (8ft) longer.
- Load volume: the Vauxhall Vivaro holds 1.4 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Kangoo Van | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Load volume | 3.9 m3 (L1); 4.2 m3 (L2) | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Load length | 4.91 m (L2) | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
| Payload | 836kg (L1 petrol/diesel); 975kg (L2 petrol/diesel) | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
Sources: Renault Kangoo Van, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Kangoo Van if...
- you want one that takes loads 2.4m (8ft) longer
A small panel van for tradespeople, couriers and local delivery work where a larger van is more than the job needs. It suits short-term van hire for tools, parcels and light removals that fit between the wheel arches.
Full Kangoo Van specifications →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that holds 1.4 cubic metres 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 Renault Kangoo Van and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.4m (8ft) longer. The Vauxhall Vivaro holds 1.4 cubic metres more. The Renault Kangoo Van is a compact panel van, available as petrol, diesel or electric; 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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