Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Connect vs Toyota Proace
The Toyota Proace carries 585kg more and holds 2.2 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota Proace carries 585kg more.
- Load volume: the Toyota Proace holds 2.2 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Toyota Proace takes loads 72cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Connect | Toyota Proace | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 790kg | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) |
| Load length | 1,797mm (L1); 2,150mm (L2) | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) |
| Load volume | 3.1m3 (L1); 3.7m3 (L2) | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Connect, Toyota Proace. 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 Proace if...
- you want one that carries 585kg more
- you want one that holds 2.2 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 72cm (2.5ft) longer
The Proace gives Toyota a stake in the medium-van class using Stellantis-group platform sharing, competing directly with the Transit Custom, Trafic and Vivaro on payload and load volume rather than on any distinct Toyota engineering.
Full Proace specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Transit Connect and the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace carries 585kg more and holds 2.2 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in L1 and L2 lengths; the Toyota Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Transit Connect or the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace, by 585kg.
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