Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo
The Ford Transit Custom holds 1.4 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Custom holds 1.4 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Vauxhall Combo Cargo | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | Up to 984 kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 4.4 m3 |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | up to 3,440mm |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Vauxhall Combo Cargo. 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 1.4 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 Combo Cargo if...
A compact panel van for tradespeople, couriers and local delivery work that need a small van with a long load area. The load-through flap helps with ladders, pipe and other long items.
Full Combo Cargo specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Vauxhall Combo Cargo?
The Ford Transit Custom holds 1.4 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 Vauxhall Combo Cargo is a compact panel van with Flex Cargo load-through flap, diesel or electric.
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