Opel VIVARO VAN
Built: 2001-2011 · Series: Vivaro
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Opel Vivaro – compact van since 2001: joint development with the Renault Trafic and Nissan Primastar, length and height variants, CDTI diesels from 1.6 to 2.5 litres, 2.7- to 3.1-tonne weight classes
The Vivaro emerged in 2001 as a joint project between General Motors, Renault and Nissan, sold in near-identical technical form as the Renault Trafic and Nissan Primastar, and built at the British plant in Luton. The second generation from 2014 remained Renault-based before the third generation switched, in 2019 after PSA Group's takeover of Opel, to the French EMP2 platform, which the Vivaro has since shared with the Peugeot Expert and Citroën Jumpy. Model designations with L1/L2 and H1/H2, as on the larger Movano, denote wheelbase and roof-height variants, with weight classes between 2.7 and 3.1 tonnes.
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The register lists 168 versions with power outputs from 60 to 107 kW, displacements from 1,598 to 2,464 cm³ and four cylinders. Unladen weights range from 1,635 to 2,720 kg, permissible gross weights from 2,150 to 3,100 kg, widths from 1,680 to 2,230 mm; length figures are only recorded for a smaller share of the models.
As a mid-size van, the Vivaro sits between the compact Combo and the large Movano, competing with the VW Transporter, the Ford Transit Custom and its technical siblings the Trafic and Primastar.
On the first and second generations, check the timing chain or timing belt depending on the engine code, the clutch pressure plate, rust on the sliding-door tracks and load sill, and turbocharger behaviour under load; on the third, PSA-based generation, additionally check particulate-filter regeneration in urban driving.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Opel Vivaro, Opel Vivaro (Opel, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 84 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,998 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,780 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,740 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,945 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 160 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 48.3 kW/t (84 kW / 1.7 t)
Stronger than 47% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Opel VIVARO VAN have?
The Opel VIVARO VAN delivers 84 kW.
How much does the Opel VIVARO VAN weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,740 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Opel VIVARO VAN?
2,945 kg.
What engine does the Opel VIVARO VAN have?
4 cylinders, 1,998 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Opel VIVARO VAN?
4,780 mm × 1,900 mm.
When was the Opel VIVARO VAN built?
Production years: 2001-2011.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 15 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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