Head to head
Ford Transit Large Van vs Vauxhall Movano
The Vauxhall Movano carries 352kg more. The Ford Transit Large Van tows 300kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Vauxhall Movano carries 352kg more.
- Towing capacity: the Ford Transit Large Van tows 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Large Van | Vauxhall Movano | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) | 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 | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) |
| Towing capacity | 2800 kg | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) |
| Load length | 3533 mm (L3H3) | - |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Large Van, Vauxhall Movano. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Large Van if...
- you want one that tows 300kg more
The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration.
Full Large Van specifications →Buy or hire the Movano if...
- you want one that carries 352kg 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 Ford Transit Large Van and the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano carries 352kg more. The Ford Transit Large Van tows 300kg more. The Ford Transit Large Van is a large panel van, the long-running Ford Transit in L3H3 350 form as offered on UK commercial hire fleets.; 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 Ford Transit Large Van or the Vauxhall Movano?
The Vauxhall Movano, by 352kg.
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