Head to head
Ford Transit Transit Courier vs Vauxhall Movano
The Vauxhall Movano tows 1.4 tonnes more and carries 601kg more.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Towing capacity: the Vauxhall Movano tows 1.4 tonnes more.
- Payload: the Vauxhall Movano carries 601kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Transit Courier | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 849kg | 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 | 2.91m3 | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Towing capacity | 1,100kg | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
| Load length | 1,802mm | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Transit Courier, Vauxhall Movano. 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 Movano if...
- you want one that tows 1.4 tonnes more
- you want one that carries 601kg 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 Courier and the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano tows 1.4 tonnes more and carries 601kg more. The Ford Transit Transit Courier is a compact panel van, petrol, diesel or electric (E-Transit Courier); 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 Courier or the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano, by 601kg.
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