Head to head
Renault Master vs Toyota HiAce
The Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t gvw, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets.. The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Renault Master | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 848-873 kg (L1H1); 1254-1551 kg (L2H2); 1157-1384 kg (L3H2); 1377 kg (L3H3) | 975kg |
| Load volume | 9.0-10.8 m3 (L2H2); 13.0 m3 (L3H2); 14.8 m3 (L3H3) | - |
| Load length | 3225 mm (L2H2); 3855 mm (L3H2/L3H3) | - |
| Towing capacity | up to 3.5 tonnes | - |
| Engine | - | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) |
| Power | - | 177hp |
| Torque | - | 450Nm |
| Seats | - | up to 10 |
| Fuel tank | - | 70 litres |
Sources: Renault Master, Toyota HiAce. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
The Master's twin-rear-wheel derivatives at 3,500-4,500 kg GVW give it some of the highest payloads in its class, and its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes suits trades that also pull a trailer.
Full Master 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 Renault Master and the Toyota HiAce?
The Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets.; the Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
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