Head to head
Toyota Hilux vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Toyota Hilux tows 1 tonnes more and carries 32kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Towing capacity: the Toyota Hilux tows 1 tonnes more.
- Payload: the Toyota Hilux carries 32kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Toyota Hilux | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Towing capacity | 3500 kg (braked) | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
| Load bed length | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) | - |
| Gross weight | 3210 kg (Double Cab) | - |
| Load volume | - | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Load length | - | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
Sources: Toyota Hilux, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hilux if...
- you want one that tows 1 tonnes more
- you want one that carries 32kg more
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Full Hilux specifications →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota Hilux and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Toyota Hilux tows 1 tonnes more and carries 32kg more. The Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles.; 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 Toyota Hilux or the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Toyota Hilux, by 32kg.
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