Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter carries 480kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter carries 480kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Gross weight | - | 2800-3350 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. 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 12.2 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 Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 480kg more
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.
Full Transporter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter carries 480kg 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (T6.1 generation), VW's rival to the Transit Custom and Vivaro..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter, by 480kg.
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