Head to head
MAN TGE TGE vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The MAN TGE TGE holds 5.5 cubic metres more and takes loads 1.8m (6ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the MAN TGE TGE holds 5.5 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the MAN TGE TGE takes loads 1.8m (6ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| MAN TGE TGE | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Towing capacity | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
| Gross weight | - | 2800-3350 kg |
Sources: MAN TGE TGE, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TGE if...
- you want one that holds 5.5 cubic metres more
- you want one that takes loads 1.8m (6ft) longer
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Full TGE 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 MAN TGE TGE and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The MAN TGE TGE holds 5.5 cubic metres more and takes loads 1.8m (6ft) longer. The MAN TGE TGE is a large panel van engineered alongside the Volkswagen Crafter, offered from 3.0t to 5.5t GVW.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (T6.1 generation), VW's rival to the Transit Custom and Vivaro..
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