Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Courier vs Toyota Proace
The Toyota Proace tows 1.2 tonnes more and holds 2.4 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Towing capacity: the Toyota Proace tows 1.2 tonnes more.
- Load volume: the Toyota Proace holds 2.4 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Toyota Proace carries 526kg more.
- Load length: the Toyota Proace takes loads 71cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Courier | Toyota Proace | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 849kg | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) |
| Load length | 1,802mm | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) |
| Load volume | 2.91m3 | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) |
| Towing capacity | 1,100kg | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Courier, Toyota Proace. 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 Proace if...
- you want one that tows 1.2 tonnes more
- you want one that holds 2.4 cubic metres more
- you want one that carries 526kg more
- you want one that takes loads 71cm (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 Courier and the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace tows 1.2 tonnes more and holds 2.4 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Transit Courier is a compact panel van, petrol, diesel or electric (E-Transit Courier); 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 Courier or the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace, by 526kg.
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