Head to head
Citroen Relay vs Ford Transit Transit Connect
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the citroen-badged sibling of the peugeot boxer and fiat ducato.. The Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in l1 and l2 lengths.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Citroen Relay | Ford Transit Transit Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 790kg |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 3.1m3 (L1); 3.7m3 (L2) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | 1,797mm (L1); 2,150mm (L2) |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | - |
Sources: Citroen Relay, Ford Transit Transit Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Full Relay specifications →Buy or hire the Transit Connect if...
A compact panel van for tradespeople, couriers and facilities teams who want a small van that still takes two Euro pallets in the long version. It suits hire for tools, parts and light deliveries around town.
Full Transit Connect specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Ford Transit Transit Connect?
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the Citroen-badged sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.; the Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in L1 and L2 lengths.
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