Head to head
Renault Trafic vs Toyota HiAce
The Renault Trafic carries 117kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Renault Trafic carries 117kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Trafic | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) | 975kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) | - |
| Load length | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Engine | - | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) |
| Power | - | 177hp |
| Torque | - | 450Nm |
| Seats | - | up to 10 |
| Fuel tank | - | 70 litres |
Sources: Renault Trafic, Toyota HiAce. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Trafic if...
- you want one that carries 117kg more
The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Full Trafic 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 Trafic and the Toyota HiAce?
The Renault Trafic carries 117kg more. The Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro.; the Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
Which carries more, the Renault Trafic or the Toyota HiAce?
The Renault Trafic, by 117kg.
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