Model against model
Citroen Relay vs Ford Transit Large Van
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 Large Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | 3533 mm (L3H3) |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | 2800 kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Citroen Relay figures and full Ford Transit Large Van 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 Large Van if...
The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration.
Figures are for the 350 L3H3 RWD 2.0 TDCi 130PS derivative as listed by a UK commercial hire fleet operator; other lengths (L2/L4) and roof heights (H1/H2) carry different payload and volume figures.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Ford Transit Large Van?
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 Large Van: The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration.
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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