Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Connect vs Vauxhall Movano
The Vauxhall Movano carries 660kg more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Vauxhall Movano carries 660kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Connect | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 790kg | 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 | 3.1m3 (L1); 3.7m3 (L2) | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Load length | 1,797mm (L1); 2,150mm (L2) | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Connect, Vauxhall Movano. 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 Movano if...
- you want one that carries 660kg 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 Transit Connect and the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano carries 660kg more. The Ford Transit Transit Connect is a compact panel van in L1 and L2 lengths; 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 Transit Connect or the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano, by 660kg.
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