Model against model
Ford Transit Large Van vs Renault Trafic
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ford Transit Large Van | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
| Load volume | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Load length | 3533 mm (L3H3) | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ford Transit Large Van figures and full Renault Trafic figures.
Choose the Large Van if...
The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration.
Figures are for the 350 L3H3 RWD 2.0 TDCi 130PS derivative as listed by a UK commercial hire fleet operator; other lengths (L2/L4) and roof heights (H1/H2) carry different payload and volume figures.
Full specifications →Choose the Trafic if...
The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Figures are for standard-roof (H1) van bodies in L1 and L2 lengths; a crew-cab derivative with a shorter load bay is also offered.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Large Van and the Renault Trafic?
Ford Transit Large Van: The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration. Renault Trafic: The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Are these figures reliable?
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