Model against model
Citroen Relay vs Ford Transit Custom
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Citroen Relay | Ford Transit Custom | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Citroen Relay figures and full Ford Transit Custom figures.
Choose the Relay if...
The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet.
Ranges are as published on Citroen's UK model page and are not broken down there by individual L/H/GVW combination; treat the figures as the spread across the range rather than a single variant.
Full specifications →Choose the Custom if...
The Transit Custom is the van most UK hire firms stock as their default medium van, and its L1/L2 length and 280/300/320 weight choices cover most trade and removals jobs without stepping up to a large van.
Figures shown for L1H1 and L2H1 front-wheel-drive diesel derivatives; an all-wheel-drive-badged 320 electric variant is also offered with a lower max trailer weight of 2300 kg.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Ford Transit Custom?
Citroen Relay: The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet. Ford Transit Custom: The Transit Custom is the van most UK hire firms stock as their default medium van, and its L1/L2 length and 280/300/320 weight choices cover most trade and removals jobs without stepping up to a large van.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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