Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Courier vs Toyota HiAce
The Toyota HiAce carries 126kg more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota HiAce carries 126kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Courier | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 849kg | 975kg |
| Load length | 1,802mm | - |
| Load volume | 2.91m3 | - |
| Towing capacity | 1,100kg | - |
| Engine | - | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) |
| Power | - | 177hp |
| Torque | - | 450Nm |
| Seats | - | up to 10 |
| Fuel tank | - | 70 litres |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Courier, Toyota HiAce. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Courier if...
The smallest Transit panel van, aimed at couriers, small trades and local delivery work in town centres. It suits van hire where a compact footprint matters but two Euro pallets still need to fit on the floor.
Full Transit Courier specifications →Buy or hire the HiAce if...
- you want one that carries 126kg more
Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.
Listed by
- Safe Solo Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Transit Courier and the Toyota HiAce?
The Toyota HiAce carries 126kg more. The Ford Transit Transit Courier is a compact panel van, petrol, diesel or electric (E-Transit Courier); the Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Transit Courier or the Toyota HiAce?
The Toyota HiAce, by 126kg.
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