Head to head
Renault Master vs Renault Trafic
The Renault Master takes loads 69cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Renault Master takes loads 69cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Master | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 848-873 kg (L1H1); 1254-1551 kg (L2H2); 1157-1384 kg (L3H2); 1377 kg (L3H3) | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
| Load volume | 9.0-10.8 m3 (L2H2); 13.0 m3 (L3H2); 14.8 m3 (L3H3) | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Load length | 3225 mm (L2H2); 3855 mm (L3H2/L3H3) | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
| Towing capacity | up to 3.5 tonnes | - |
Sources: Renault Master, Renault Trafic. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
- you want one that takes loads 69cm (2.5ft) longer
The Master's twin-rear-wheel derivatives at 3,500-4,500 kg GVW give it some of the highest payloads in its class, and its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes suits trades that also pull a trailer.
Full Master 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 Renault Master and the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Master takes loads 69cm (2.5ft) longer. The Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets.; the Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro..
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