Head to head
Toyota HiAce vs Vauxhall Movano
The Vauxhall Movano carries 475kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Vauxhall Movano carries 475kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Toyota HiAce | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 975kg | 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) |
| Engine | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) | - |
| Power | 177hp | - |
| Torque | 450Nm | - |
| Seats | up to 10 | - |
| Fuel tank | 70 litres | - |
| Load volume | - | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
Sources: Toyota HiAce, Vauxhall Movano. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the Movano if...
- you want one that carries 475kg 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 Toyota HiAce and the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano carries 475kg more. The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel; 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 Toyota HiAce or the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano, by 475kg.
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