Model against model
Ford Transit Large Van vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
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 | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | 3533 mm (L3H3) | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | 2800-3350 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2800 kg | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ford Transit Large Van figures and full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter 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 Transporter if...
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Figures cover the standard-roof SWB and LWB panel van; the diesel range spans multiple TDI power outputs and the fully electric ID. Buzz Cargo derivative has a lower payload ceiling.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Large Van and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
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. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter: The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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