Head to head
Citroen Relay vs Vauxhall Movano
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the citroen-badged sibling of the peugeot boxer and fiat ducato.. The Vauxhall Movano is a large panel van built on the same platform as the renault master, offered in diesel and electric..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Citroen Relay | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 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) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | - |
Sources: Citroen Relay, Vauxhall Movano. 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 Movano if...
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 Citroen Relay and the Vauxhall Movano?
The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the Citroen-badged sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.; the Vauxhall Movano is a large panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Master, offered in diesel and electric..
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