Head to head
Vauxhall Combo Cargo vs Vauxhall Vivaro
The Vauxhall Vivaro holds 0.9 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Vauxhall Vivaro holds 0.9 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Vauxhall Combo Cargo | Vauxhall Vivaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | Up to 984 kg | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) |
| Load length | up to 3,440mm | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) |
| Load volume | 4.4 m3 | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) |
Sources: Vauxhall Combo Cargo, Vauxhall Vivaro. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Combo Cargo if...
A compact panel van for tradespeople, couriers and local delivery work that need a small van with a long load area. The load-through flap helps with ladders, pipe and other long items.
Full Combo Cargo specifications →Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that holds 0.9 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 Vauxhall Combo Cargo and the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The Vauxhall Vivaro holds 0.9 cubic metres more. The Vauxhall Combo Cargo is a compact panel van with Flex Cargo load-through flap, 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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