Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Renault Kangoo Van
The Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.31m (7.5ft) longer. The Ford Transit Custom holds 1.9 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.31m (7.5ft) longer.
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Custom holds 1.9 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Renault Kangoo Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 836kg (L1 petrol/diesel); 975kg (L2 petrol/diesel) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 3.9 m3 (L1); 4.2 m3 (L2) |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | 4.91 m (L2) |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Renault Kangoo Van. 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 1.9 cubic metres more
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 Kangoo Van if...
- you want one that takes loads 2.31m (7.5ft) longer
A small panel van for tradespeople, couriers and local delivery work where a larger van is more than the job needs. It suits short-term van hire for tools, parcels and light removals that fit between the wheel arches.
Full Kangoo Van specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Renault Kangoo Van?
The Renault Kangoo Van takes loads 2.31m (7.5ft) longer. The Ford Transit Custom holds 1.9 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Renault Kangoo Van is a compact panel van, available as petrol, diesel or electric.
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