Vauxhall Vivaro van weight

You're here because you want to find the Vauxhall Vivaro van weight and the payload, and this is just the place to do it.

We'll be answering key questions along the way such as: What’s the Vauxhall Vivaro payload? How much weight can my Vauxhall Vivaro carry? What’s the Vauxhall Vivaro capacity? What is the Vauxhall Vivaro weight in tonnes?

We'll answer the easy question first, telling you the range of the Vauxhall Vivaro payload capacity but then we'll also dive deeper into what exactly the payload is for each of the variations.

In case you're arriving at this page from outside of the UK this information also relates to the Opel Vivaro weight and payload as well.

This is the guide for the payload for the diesel version of the Vauxhall Vivaro, but if you're looking for more information on the payload for the electric vans then we've got that too. Along with a Vauxhall Vivaro Electric review there's also guides on the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric dimensions, Vauxhall Vivaro Electric payload and the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric towing capacity.

But now onto the burning question of what is the payload for the diesel van

That's the easy, general answer for you there, but for more specific payloads for individual models keep scrolling.

Vauxhall Vivaro van weight

The Vauxhall Vivaro van has a gross vehicle weight of either 2.8-tonnes or 3.1-tonnes. That's the total, maximum weight the van is allowed to be when fully laden with people and cargo.

To be specific, the exact Vauxhall Vivaro gross vehicle weight numbers are 2,830kg and 3,070kg and 3,100kg for the panel vans.

But we can still get even more specific as there are further variations. The payload of which will be affected by the model and more specifically the Vauxhall Vivaro dimensions. That's because larger vans weigh slightly more as they are made up of more material.

Vauxhall Vivaro payload weights by model

The table below shows each of the Vivaro model's maximum payload. These vary on whether it is a short-wheelbase or long-wheelbase (XL) van.

It also shows that the two different trim levels, Prime and Pro also result in slightly different payload capacities for the Vivaro van. Another variation is whether it has a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic gearbox. And, the more powerful engine also has an impact as the 120hp unit uses a 1.5-litre engine and the 145hp model has a 2-litre engine.

What about Vauxhall Vivaro axle weights?

Not only do you need to know the Vauxhall Vivaro payload, it is also a wise idea to brush up on what the individual axle weights are too. These are the permitted maximum weights for the front and rear axles and is the individual amount of load that can rest upon them.

Not knowing about axle weights is how accidental overloading can happen. Not only is the rear axle supporting the 1000kg pallet it is also carrying the weight of the body, and to a lesser extent, the engine, the gearbox and even you, your passengers and all the muck and rubbish on the dashboard.

If you're travelling with three people up front and a very heavy item pushed against the bulkhead it is also possible to overload the front axle as all the engine weight, people and payload are on or infront of the front axle.

What are the Vauxhall Vivaro van front and rear axle payloads and capacity?

The front axle weight for the Vauxhall Vivaro is 1500kg for all panel van models.

The rear axle weight for the Vauxhall Vivaro is 1800kg for all models.

Does the Vivaro have more payload than its competitors?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is amongst the best vans for payload in the medium van segment, in fact it's overall payload is slightly better than the market leader. That's because the Ford Transit Custom payload ranges from 1100kg to 1350kg.

Because of the chassis sharing between all Stellantis vans, the Citroen Dispatch payload is also exactly the same and so too is the Peugeot Expert payload and the Fiat Scudo payload.