Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Vauxhall Movano
The Vauxhall Movano carries 650kg more. The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 8 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Vauxhall Movano carries 650kg more.
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 8 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1450 kg (L2H1, 3.5t diesel); 1375 kg (L3H2, 3.5t diesel); 2030 kg (L4H2 Heavy, 4.25t diesel); 1480 kg (L3H2, 4.25t electric) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Vauxhall Movano. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Luton (with tail-lift) if...
- you want one that holds 8 cubic metres more
The Luton box conversion is the go-to hire choice for house moves needing maximum box volume and a tail-lift, at the cost of the payload lost to the heavier box body.
Full Luton (with tail-lift) specifications →Buy or hire the Movano if...
- you want one that carries 650kg more
The Movano mirrors the Renault Master's engineering and payload spread, and its Heavy derivatives at 4.25t GVW give UK fleets a way to boost payload past 2 tonnes without a driver needing a C1 licence upgrade beyond the standard 3.5t threshold on the base models.
Full Movano specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano carries 650kg more. The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 8 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) is a ford Transit-based Luton box conversion with tail-lift, as offered for self-drive hire for removals work.; the Vauxhall Movano is a large panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Master, offered in diesel and electric..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano, by 650kg.
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