Head to head
MAN TGE TGE vs Toyota HiAce
The MAN TGE TGE carries 264kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the MAN TGE TGE carries 264kg more.
Specifications side by side
| MAN TGE TGE | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) | 975kg |
| Load volume | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) | - |
| Load length | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) | - |
| Towing capacity | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) | - |
| Engine | - | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) |
| Power | - | 177hp |
| Torque | - | 450Nm |
| Seats | - | up to 10 |
| Fuel tank | - | 70 litres |
Sources: MAN TGE TGE, Toyota HiAce. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TGE if...
- you want one that carries 264kg more
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Full TGE specifications →Buy or hire the HiAce if...
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 MAN TGE TGE and the Toyota HiAce?
The MAN TGE TGE carries 264kg more. The MAN TGE TGE is a large panel van engineered alongside the Volkswagen Crafter, offered from 3.0t to 5.5t GVW.; the Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
Which carries more, the MAN TGE TGE or the Toyota HiAce?
The MAN TGE TGE, by 264kg.
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