Head to head
Vauxhall Movano vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Vauxhall Movano is a large panel van built on the same platform as the renault master, offered in diesel and electric.. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (t6.1 generation), vw's rival to the transit custom and vivaro..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Vauxhall Movano | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 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) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Towing capacity | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
| Load length | - | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Gross weight | - | 2800-3350 kg |
Sources: Vauxhall Movano, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Movano if...
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 →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 Vauxhall Movano and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Vauxhall Movano is a large panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Master, offered in diesel and electric.; 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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