Head to head
Renault Trafic vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 51cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 51cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Trafic | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Gross weight | - | 2800-3350 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Sources: Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the Transporter if...
- you want one that takes loads 51cm (1.5ft) longer
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 Renault Trafic and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter takes loads 51cm (1.5ft) longer. The Renault Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro.; 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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