Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Connect vs Renault Trafic
The Renault Trafic holds 2.7 cubic metres more and takes loads 74cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Renault Trafic holds 2.7 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Renault Trafic takes loads 74cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Renault Trafic carries 302kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Connect | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 790kg | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
| Load length | 1,797mm (L1); 2,150mm (L2) | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
| Load volume | 3.1m3 (L1); 3.7m3 (L2) | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Connect, Renault Trafic. 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 Trafic if...
- you want one that holds 2.7 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 74cm (2.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 302kg more
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.
Full Trafic specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Transit Connect and the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Trafic holds 2.7 cubic metres more and takes loads 74cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in L1 and L2 lengths; the Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Transit Connect or the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Trafic, by 302kg.
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