Model against model
Peugeot Boxer vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Peugeot Boxer | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1570 kg (L2H1, 335); 1495 kg (L3H2, 335); 1410 kg (L4H2, 435); 1865 kg (L4H2, 440, 4.005t); 690 kg (e-Boxer, L3H2 electric) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 10 m3 (L2H1); 13 m3 (L3H2); 15-17 m3 (L4H2/L4H3) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Towing capacity | up to 3000 kg braked (335/435, 3.5t GVW); 2500 kg braked (440, 4.005t GVW) | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Peugeot Boxer figures and full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter figures.
Choose the Boxer if...
The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms.
Figures cover BlueHDi diesel panel van derivatives across L1-L4 lengths and H1-H3 heights, plus the 440 (4,005 kg GVW) and e-Boxer electric variants; drivers of the 440 derivative need a category C1 licence as it exceeds 3,500 kg.
Full specifications →Choose the Transporter if...
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Figures cover the standard-roof SWB and LWB panel van; the diesel range spans multiple TDI power outputs and the fully electric ID. Buzz Cargo derivative has a lower payload ceiling.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Peugeot Boxer and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
Peugeot Boxer: The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter: The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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