Head to head
Citroen Relay vs Renault Trafic
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the citroen-badged sibling of the peugeot boxer and fiat ducato.. The Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the vauxhall/opel vivaro..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Citroen Relay | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | - |
Sources: Citroen Relay, Renault Trafic. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Relay if...
The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet.
Full Relay specifications →Buy or hire the Trafic if...
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 →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Renault Trafic?
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the Citroen-badged sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.; the Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro..
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