Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Peugeot Partner
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, ford's best-selling uk van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.. The Peugeot Partner is a compact panel van in standard and long lengths.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Peugeot Partner | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | up to 984kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | up to 4.4m3 |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | up to 3,440mm |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | up to 750kg |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Peugeot Partner. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire 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.
Full Custom specifications →Buy or hire the Partner if...
A compact panel van for trades, couriers and local delivery work that want a small van with a long load area. It suits van hire for tools, parts and parcels where a larger van would be hard to park or manoeuvre.
Full Partner specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Peugeot Partner?
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Peugeot Partner is a compact panel van in standard and long lengths.
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