Medium-sized van

Opel Vivaro

The Opel Vivaro is a medium-sized van that in the Netherlands is mainly used by installation companies, construction and service companies, parcel carriers and municipalities. The Vivaro B (2014-2019) shares its engineering with the Renault Trafic and was supplied with 1.6 CDTI diesel engines in two lengths and two roof heights. The Vivaro C (from 2019) is based on the Stellantis platform of the Peugeot Expert and Citroen Jumpy and has a lower overall height of approximately 1.90 m, so the model fits under most car park barriers. In addition to diesel engines, this generation is also available fully electric as the Vivaro-e, later Vivaro Electric. Both generations also exist, besides the closed panel van, in versions with a double cab, a chassis cab and a Combi for passenger transport.

Vivaro B (2014-2019)

Completely new model, developed together with Renault and technically identical to the Renault Trafic III; the previous generation still shared its base with the Nissan Primastar. All engines are 1.6 CDTI four-cylinders (Renault R9M), available as single turbo and as BiTurbo. With the 2016 update the engines moved to Euro 6 and the power outputs were revised to 95, 120, 125 and 145 hp.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
1.6 CDTI 90 2014-2016	diesel	1,6 l	90 pk (66 kW)	260 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
1.6 CDTI 115 2014-2016	diesel	1,6 l	115 pk (85 kW)	300 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
1.6 CDTI BiTurbo 120 2014-2016	diesel	1,6 l	120 pk (88 kW)	320 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
1.6 CDTI BiTurbo 140 2014-2016	diesel	1,6 l	140 pk (103 kW)	340 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
1.6 CDTI 95 2016-2019	diesel	1,6 l	95 pk (70 kW)	260 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
1.6 CDTI 120 2016-2019	diesel	1,6 l	120 pk (88 kW)	300 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
1.6 CDTI BiTurbo 125 2016-2019	diesel	1,6 l	125 pk (92 kW)	320 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
1.6 CDTI BiTurbo 145 2016-2019	diesel	1,6 l	145 pk (107 kW)	340 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual

Trim levels

Selection / BaseEntry version with steel wheels, power steering, ABS/ESP, driver and passenger airbags, radio with Bluetooth and a fixed or half-panelled load area.

EditionAdds air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking and cruise control.

SportEdition equipment plus alloy wheels, fog lights, body-coloured bumpers and mirrors and a more extensive infotainment system.

InnovationTop-equipped version with navigation, parking sensors, automatic climate control and driver assistance systems such as lane assist; also supplied as a limited edition in 2016.

Vivaro C (incl. Vivaro-e / Vivaro Electric) (2019-present)

The Vivaro moved to the Stellantis EMP2 platform, making it technically identical to the Peugeot Expert, Citroen Jumpy, Toyota Proace and later the Fiat Scudo. The body became lower (approximately 1.90 m) and the engines came from the PSA family: 1.5 and 2.0 BlueHDi diesels, supplemented from 2020 by the fully electric Vivaro-e with a 50 or 75 kWh battery. With the 2024 facelift (Vivaro Electric and new diesel range) the short L1 length was dropped, the model gained the new Vizor front end and the 2.0 diesel was replaced by a 2.2 diesel with 150 and 180 hp.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
1.5 Diesel 100 (BlueHDi) 2019-2022	diesel	1,5 l	102 pk (75 kW)	270 Nm	Euro 6d	6-speed manual
1.5 Diesel 120 (BlueHDi) 2019-present	diesel	1,5 l	120 pk (88 kW)	300 Nm	Euro 6d	6-speed manual
2.0 Diesel 120 (BlueHDi) 2019-2021	diesel	2,0 l	122 pk (90 kW)	340 Nm	Euro 6d	6-speed manual
2.0 Diesel 145 (BlueHDi) 2019-2024	diesel	2,0 l	145 pk (106 kW)	370 Nm	Euro 6d	6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic
2.0 Diesel 180 (BlueHDi) 2019-2022	diesel	2,0 l	180 pk (132 kW)	400 Nm	Euro 6d	8-speed automatic
2.2 Diesel 150 2024-present	diesel	2,2 l	150 pk (110 kW)	–	Euro 6e	6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic
2.2 Diesel 180 2024-present	diesel	2,2 l	180 pk (132 kW)	–	Euro 6e	8-speed automatic
Vivaro-e 50 kWh 2020-present	electric	50 kWh	136 pk (100 kW)	260 Nm	230 km	automatic (1 gear)
Vivaro-e 75 kWh 2020-2023	electric	75 kWh	136 pk (100 kW)	260 Nm	330 km	automatic (1 gear)
Vivaro Electric 75 kWh 2024-present	electric	75 kWh	136 pk (100 kW)	260 Nm	350 km	automatic (1 gear)

Trim levels

Base / StandaardEntry version with steel wheels, manual air conditioning or heating, ABS/ESP, speed limiter, cruise control and a radio with Bluetooth and DAB.

EditionAdds air conditioning, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, remote central locking, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

SportEdition equipment with alloy wheels, fog lights, body-coloured bumpers and mirrors and extra trim in the cab.

InnovationBest-equipped version with navigation, automatic climate control, reversing camera, parking sensors all round and driver assistance systems such as lane assist, traffic sign recognition and blind spot warning.

The dimensions at a glance

Of the Opel Vivaro there are 14 versions, load length 180 cm to 294 cm, load volume 4,6 m³ to 8,6 m³. The full dimensions table by version, with wheelbase, exterior dimensions, width between the wheel arches and Euro pallets, is on the dimensions page.

All dimensions Vivaro Compare with another model

What the Vivaro is known for

Payload up to approximately 1,400 kg and a load volume of 4.6 to 8.6 m3, depending on generation and body variant
At approximately 1.90 m overall height, the Vivaro C stays below the usual height limit of car parks
A load-through hatch under the passenger bench extends the load length to approximately 4.0 m (Vivaro C L3) and 4.15 m (Vivaro B L2) respectively
Fully electric variant with a 50 or 75 kWh battery and a WLTP range of up to approximately 350 km
Wide supply on the Dutch used market and a dense dealer and service network

What to look out for on a used example

The 1.6 CDTI (Renault R9M) in the Vivaro B has a timing chain; on a test drive listen for rattling on a cold start and ask about the turbo and injector history, as turbo wear is regularly reported on this engine.
The 1.5 and 2.0 BlueHDi diesels in the Vivaro C use a timing belt that runs in oil; stick to the replacement interval prescribed by the manufacturer and check that it is recorded in the maintenance history.
The particulate filter and EGR need extra attention with predominantly short trips; check for fault messages and for a fully filled AdBlue system on Euro 6 versions.
On an example used commercially, check the sliding door rails, the closing of the rear doors and the condition of the load floor and bulkhead.

These points apply to the model in general. What applies to a specific vehicle depends on its maintenance history; we discuss this for every vehicle we sell.