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Which van is better Transit or Vivaro?

Which van is better Transit or Vivaro?

Fuel efficiency will depend on the weight of the load being transported, but the best economy can be found in the Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6 CDTi BiTurbo at 47.9mpg (unloaded) while the Ford Transit Custom 2.0 TDCi manages 44.1 mpg (unloaded). So, with slightly better economy, we’re going with the Vauxhall Vivaro on cost.

What van is the same as Vivaro?

Indeed, we’re often asked whether the Trafic and Vivaro are actually one and the same vehicle. So we try and answer that question here. Put simply, the older Renault Trafic is in fact the model on which the Vivaro is based, so the two were once closely linked.

Is a Vivaro a good van?

Overall verdict. “The Vivaro is Vauxhall’s best-selling van, and the third-generation model is one of the best medium size vans on sale right now. Easy to drive, efficient and capable of swallowing three Euro pallets, the Vivaro has plenty to offer businesses who want a comfortable and hard working van.”

What is the best medium size van?

Best medium vans

  • Toyota Proace.
  • Citroen Dispatch / Peugeot Expert.
  • Vauxhall Vivaro.
  • Mercedes-Benz Vito.
  • LEVC VN5.
  • Renault Trafic.
  • Fiat Talento.
  • Nissan NV300.

Is a Ford Transit bigger than a VW Transporter?

The Ford Transit gives you 2,555mm in length and 1,775mm in width; the Volkswagen Transporter 2,572mm in length and 1,700mm in width. That gives owners with a need for some extra room a maximum of 1,940mm to play with – significantly more than the 1,406mm on the Transit.

Where is the Vauxhall Vivaro built?

Luton
Vauxhall’s all-new Vivaro, which is based on Groupe PSA’s EMP2 platform, will help secure 1,250 jobs at its manufacturing plant in Luton. Vauxhall is the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer with over one million Vivaro-type vans built since production started in 2001.

Where is Vauxhall Vivaro made?

Is Peugeot Expert same as Vauxhall Vivaro?

The electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e, the electric Citroen e-Dispatch and the electric Peugeot e-Expert are indeed all variants of the same van, and will share the same electric-drive specification.

How many miles can a Vauxhall Vivaro do?

It’s possible to get a Vivaro of this generation for as little as £7000, but it’ll have a heck of a mileage on it – expect over 150,000 miles.

How does the Vauxhall Vivaro compare to the Ford Transit Custom?

Both the Vauxhall Vivaro and the Ford Transit Custom have cleverly made use of all available space to maximise the load volume.

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro manual or automatic?

With neither the Vauxhall Vivaro or Ford Transit Custom offering an automatic option, the manual transmission on both gives the driver excellent control over the van. The Vivaro has a firm suspension which helps keep the van under control on corners – especially impressive in the taller options.

What makes a Vivaro so special?

The Vivaro has a firm suspension which helps keep the van under control on corners – especially impressive in the taller options. The steering is firm but responsive so you don’t need to have a strong arm to keep in control and the 11.8m turning circle is impressive too.

Is the Ford Transit Custom panel van easy to drive?

Its smaller brother, the Ford Transit Custom panel van boasts the same popularity in a comfortable and easy-to-drive model. It’s a sleek-looking practical van which, as well as having excellent load space, doesn’t skimp on handy cabin features, such as cup holders and stowage compartments to make driving more of a pleasure.

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