Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Toyota HiAce
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, ford's best-selling uk van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.. The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 975kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | - |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
| Engine | - | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) |
| Power | - | 177hp |
| Torque | - | 450Nm |
| Seats | - | up to 10 |
| Fuel tank | - | 70 litres |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Toyota HiAce. 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 HiAce if...
Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.
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- Safe Solo Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Toyota HiAce?
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
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