Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Connect vs MAN TGE TGE
The MAN TGE TGE holds 8.2 cubic metres more and takes loads 3.06m (10ft) longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the MAN TGE TGE holds 8.2 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the MAN TGE TGE takes loads 3.06m (10ft) longer.
- Payload: the MAN TGE TGE carries 449kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Connect | MAN TGE TGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 790kg | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) |
| Load length | 1,797mm (L1); 2,150mm (L2) | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) |
| Load volume | 3.1m3 (L1); 3.7m3 (L2) | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) |
| Towing capacity | - | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Connect, MAN TGE TGE. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Connect if...
A compact panel van for tradespeople, couriers and facilities teams who want a small van that still takes two Euro pallets in the long version. It suits hire for tools, parts and light deliveries around town.
Full Transit Connect specifications →Buy or hire the TGE if...
- you want one that holds 8.2 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 3.06m (10ft) longer
- you want one that carries 449kg more
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Full TGE specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Transit Connect and the MAN TGE TGE?
The MAN TGE TGE holds 8.2 cubic metres more and takes loads 3.06m (10ft) longer. The Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in L1 and L2 lengths; the MAN TGE TGE is a large panel van engineered alongside the Volkswagen Crafter, offered from 3.0t to 5.5t GVW..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Transit Connect or the MAN TGE TGE?
The MAN TGE TGE, by 449kg.
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