Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Ford Transit Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Custom holds 2.7 cubic metres more and takes loads 81cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Custom holds 2.7 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Ford Transit Custom takes loads 81cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Ford Transit Transit Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 790kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 3.1m3 (L1); 3.7m3 (L2) |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | 1,797mm (L1); 2,150mm (L2) |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit Transit Connect. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Custom if...
- you want one that holds 2.7 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 81cm (2.5ft) longer
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.
Full Custom 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 Ford Transit Custom and the Ford Transit Transit Connect?
The Ford Transit Custom holds 2.7 cubic metres more and takes loads 81cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in L1 and L2 lengths.
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