Head to head
Iveco Daily vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Iveco Daily is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Iveco Daily is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Iveco Daily | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1500-2250 kg (3.0m wheelbase) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 7.3 m3 (3.0m wheelbase); 8.7-10.2 m3 (3.45m wheelbase); up to 17.2 m3 (longest wheelbases) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Gross weight | 3.5-7.0 tonnes | 2800-3350 kg |
| Load compartment width | 1800 mm (all variants) | - |
| Load length | - | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Sources: Iveco Daily, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Daily if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
The Daily's GVW range stretches to 7 tonnes, well beyond most van-class rivals, which makes it a common choice where a job needs more payload than a 3.5t van but a full truck licence is impractical for the driver.
Full Daily specifications →Buy or hire the Transporter if...
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Full Transporter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Iveco Daily and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Iveco Daily is rated 700kg heavier gross. The Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high GVW options for a van-class vehicle.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (T6.1 generation), VW's rival to the Transit Custom and Vivaro..
Can I tow the Iveco Daily or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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