Head to head
Vauxhall Vivaro vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo
The Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the renault trafic, offered in diesel and electric.. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo is a compact panel van with diesel, petrol or plug-in hybrid engines.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Vauxhall Vivaro | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) | up to 700kg |
| Load volume | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) | 3.1m3 - 3.7m3 |
| Load length | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) | Up to 2,150mm |
| Towing capacity | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) | - |
Sources: Vauxhall Vivaro, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Caddy Cargo if...
A small panel van for couriers, tradespeople and local delivery rounds that want car-like driving with a proper load area. It suits van hire for tools, parcels and light removals around town.
Full Caddy Cargo specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Vauxhall Vivaro and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo?
The Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic, offered in diesel and electric.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caddy Cargo is a compact panel van with diesel, petrol or plug-in hybrid engines.
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