Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Ford Transit Transit Courier
The Ford Transit Custom holds 2.9 cubic metres more and takes loads 80cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Custom holds 2.9 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Ford Transit Custom takes loads 80cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Ford Transit Transit Courier | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 849kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 2.91m3 |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | 1,802mm |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | 1,100kg |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit Transit Courier. 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 2.9 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 80cm (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 Courier if...
The smallest Transit panel van, aimed at couriers, small trades and local delivery work in town centres. It suits van hire where a compact footprint matters but two Euro pallets still need to fit on the floor.
Full Transit Courier specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Ford Transit Transit Courier?
The Ford Transit Custom holds 2.9 cubic metres more and takes loads 80cm (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 Courier is a compact panel van, petrol, diesel or electric (E-Transit Courier).
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