As one of the most popular vans in the UK, it's no wonder you're interested in finding out the Vauxhall Vivaro dimensions.
So, what are the Vauxhall Vivaro dimensions? What are the internal dimensions of a Vivaro van and what length is the Vivaro?
These are just some of the most common questions asked about the size of the Vauxhall Vivaro and its dimensions, so keep reading to find out all the answers.
As a medium-sized van, the Vivaro comes in a number of different sizes, with body lengths being the main point of difference. If you want to know the Vauxhall Vivaro dimensions you’ll find everything you need to know below including the Vauxhall Vivaro height, Vivaro length and Vivaro width.
This dimensions guide refers to the current generation of Vivaro van but also applies to the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric dimensions. The two models are based on exactly the same chassis and body, so all dimensions that apply to the diesel van also apply to the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric's dimensions.
It's also applicable to the Opel Vivaro dimensions. The Opel Vivaro size is exactly the same as it is just a redbadged version of the Vauxhall that is sold in European markets. Look closely at the pictures above and below and you’ll see the Opel badge, not the Vauxhall badge on the van for this size guide.
The Vivaro has been amongst Britain's best-selling vans since it went in to production at the Vauxhall Luton plant in 2001. Since then the Vivaro has gone on to sell more than 1.5m units, so it is fair to say there are quite alot of them on UK roads.
The Vivaro is available in two lengths, with a standard L1 or SWB Vivaro measuring 5m and an L2 or long wheelbase LWB Vivaro measuring 5.3m.
There's only one Vauxhall Vivaro height, of up to 1.94m, there's no option of a high roof model, so there's just a standard height Vivaro van.
The Vivaro width is 2.2m excluding the mirrors and all models are the same width for diesel and the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric van.
That's the basics of the Vauxhall Vivaro size, but there are exact details of the Vivaro van dimensions still to come. First lets look at the difference between the Vivaro short wheel base dimensions and the Vivaro long wheel base dimensions.
Amongst the most common questions about the Vauxhall Vivaro dimensions are to do with the length of the SWB Vivaro and LWB Vivaro:
The Vauxhall Vivaro SWB dimensions are:
4981mm (L) x 2204mm (w) x 1904mm (h)
The Vauxhall Vivaro LWB dimensions are:
5331mm (L) x 2204mm (w) x 1935mm (h)
If you want to compare the size of the Vauxhall Vivaro with either of the Ford vans you can use our Ford Transit Custom dimensions guide or the Ford Transit dimensions article.
| Exterior Dimensions (mm) | Vauxhall Vivaro | Vauxhall Vivaro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4981 | 5331 |
| Width (with mirrors) | 2204 | 2204 |
| Height | 1904 | 1935 |
| Wheelbase | 3275 | 3275 |
The height of the Vauxhall Vivaro is the same for all models because owners Stellantis no longer make a high roof Vivaro van.
That means that the only variation in the height actually depends on the length of the van. That’s because the short wheel base Vivaro has a height of 1904mm, while the long wheelbase Vivaro is just fractionally higher with a height of 1934mm.
The Vauxhall Vivaro height is just 1904mm, making it one of the lowest mid-sized vans on the market, ideal for access into underground car parks.
As mentioned above, there are two different size lengths for the Vivaro line-up with an L1 standard short wheelbase Vivaro van or a longer L2 long-wheelbase Vivaro model. Overall lengths range from 4981mm to 5331mm.
The overall width of the Vivaro van stays the same for all models. That means that the Vauxhall Vivaro width is 2204mm for all models.
With two body lengths, but only one height, there’s not much change between the smallest and largest capacity models in the line-up.
Vauxhall Vivaro vans can carry up to 6.6m3, they have a maximum load length of 2.86m and a load height of 1397mm. There’s 1636mm of space at the widest point, with 1258mm between the wheel arches.
| Loadspace Dimensions (mm) | Vauxhall Vivaro | Vauxhall Vivaro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Max length at load floor | 2512 | 2862 |
| Max load length mid-height | 2185 | 2535 |
| Max length with load-through bulkhead | 3674 | 4024 |
| Max length at load floor – Doublecab | 2017 | 2365 |
| Max load length mid-height – Doublecab | 1352 | 1700 |
| Maximum width | 1636 | 1636 |
| Width between wheel arches | 1258 | 1258 |
| Maximum height | 1397 | 1397 |
The load space of the Vauxhall Vivaro is up to 5.8 cubic metres for the SWB Vivaro, and up to 6.6 cubic metres for the LWB Vivaro.
If the lengths, heights and width of the van are all straight forward enough, then the Vivaro's size becomes a little more complicated when you delve deeper into the overall load length capacity.
That's because the Vivaro has a trick up its sleeve, thanks to a folding bulkhead hatch that allows longer lengths to go under the passenger seat.
There's a choice of two vehicle lengths, as we've already mentioned, but with those it is also possible to extend the loading area up to 3.67m in the standard version, and 4.02m in the XL version of the Vivaro.
The Vauxhall Vivaro's dimensions are dramatically improved with the hatch, making it as possible to carry similar lengths to a large van, but in a medium van.
The large XL van adds 341mm to the overall length of the Vivaro, with most of that increase carried over into the size of the Vivaro load area which increases by 320mm for the long wheelbase XL van.
The Vauxhall Vivaro SWB has a regular load length of 2512mm. The Vauxhall Vivaro XL long wheel base van has a load length of 3852mm.
Both SWB and LWB models get a folding bulkhead load hatch to give 3670mm for the standard and 4020mm for the XL.
The Vauxhall Vivaro has a minimum overall load volume of 5.3m3 which can increase to 5.8m3 with the bulkhead hatch. The Vivaro XL long-wheelbase has an overall load volume of 6.1m3 that increases to 6.6m33 when you use the load through hatch.
| Load Volume (m3) | Vauxhall Vivaro | Vauxhall Vivaro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Panel van | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Panel van with load-through bulkhead | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Doublecab | 3.2 | 4 |
Load access is just as important as the internal dimensions and the overall size of the Vivaro.
Vans come with a single side-load door as standard, which has an aperture of 935mm. That’s the opening across the width of the door, making it wide enough to side-load a Euro pallet.
Other important measurements are the rear doors, which open to 90 degrees as standard to give you an opening of 1282mm.
| Loadspace access (mm) | Vauxhall Vivaro | Vauxhall Vivaro XL |
|---|---|---|
| Side door aperture height | 1241 | 1241 |
| Side door aperture width | 935 | 935 |
| Rear door aperture height | 1220 | 1220 |
| Rear door aperture width | 1282 | 1282 |
| Loading height – Maximum | 613 | 633 |
| Loading height – Minimum | 544 | 600 |
The Vauxhall Vivaro short wheel base (SWB) is another name for the standard length van. The length of the Vauxhall Vivaro SWB is 4.98m long. It has an overall load length of 2.51m which is extended to 3.6m with the load through bulkhead.
The Vauxhall Vivaro long wheel base (LWB) is the name for the longest length van, and the Vivaro van with the biggest overall dimensions. The length of the Vauxhall Vivaro LWB is 5.33m long. It has an overall load length of 2.86m which is increases to just over 4m when using the load through bulkhead.
That’s the complete guide to the Stellantis-made Vauxhall Vivaro dimensions, as well as the Opel Vivaro dimensions (if you’re looking for the left hand drive European version).
Finally, we'll end on some frivilous questions the internet likes to ask about the Vauxhall Vivaro size.
Yes. The Vauxhall Vivaro can just about fit in a king size bed into its cargo area, although you'll have to be clever on how you'll get it in. A kingsize mattress measure 2m x 1.5m but the Vivaro has a loadspace length of 2.1m with a width of 1.6m at the widest part.
The tricky bit with a king size bed is that the legs or the base might not fit all that easily as the narrowest portion of the van is 1.25m. You'll therefore have to lift the bed up over the wheelarches which could be tricky.
If you just want to move a double mattress or king size mattress, though, it will comfortably fit in a Vauxhall Vivaro.
Yes. A double mattress can fit flat in a Vivaro as a standard double mattress is 1.9m x 1.2m which is less than the 2.1m x 1.25m loadspace of the van.
No. Although it's a complicated question depending on which Transit you are talking about. The large Ford Transit van is a much larger van than the Vivaro, however, there is a smaller Ford Transit Custom that is broadly speaking the same size as the Vivaro.
