Fiat Ducato or Ford Transit?
Two large vans side by side, by equivalent version. Below are the dimensions in one table, where they differ and who each model suits. We sell both, so this is not a choice we make for you.
The dimensions by equivalent version
Each version is paired with the version of the other model that comes closest in load volume. That way you compare a medium-sized one with a medium-sized one, not with an extra-long one.
| Size | Fiat Ducato2006-present | Ford Transit2014-present |
|---|---|---|
| L1H1 versus L3H3 Dubbele Cabine | ||
| Load length | 267 cm | 249 cm |
| Load width | 187 cm | 178 cm |
| Between wheel arches | 142 cm | 139 cm |
| Load height | 166 cm | 213 cm |
| Load volume | 8,0 m³ | 8,4 m³ |
| Euro pallets | – | 3 |
| Overall length | 496 cm | 598 cm |
| Exterior height | 225 cm | 278 cm |
| Max. weight | 3000 – 3500 kg | 3000 – 3500 kg |
| Payload | 1000 – 1600 kg | 900 – 1217 kg |
| L1H2 versus L2H2 RWD | ||
| Load length | 267 cm | 304 cm |
| Load width | 187 cm | 178 cm |
| Between wheel arches | 142 cm | 139 cm |
| Load height | 193 cm | 179 cm |
| Load volume | 9,5 m³ | 9,5 m³ |
| Euro pallets | – | 3 |
| Overall length | 496 cm | 553 cm |
| Exterior height | 252 cm | 249 cm |
| Max. weight | 3000 – 3500 kg | 3500 – 4250 kg |
| Payload | 1000 – 1550 kg | 1000 – 1385 kg |
| L2H1 versus L2H2 FWD | ||
| Load length | 312 cm | 304 cm |
| Load width | 187 cm | 178 cm |
| Between wheel arches | 142 cm | 139 cm |
| Load height | 166 cm | 189 cm |
| Load volume | 10,0 m³ | 10,0 m³ |
| Euro pallets | – | 3 |
| Overall length | 541 cm | 553 cm |
| Exterior height | 225 cm | 249 cm |
| Max. weight | 3000 – 3500 kg | 3000 – 3500 kg |
| Payload | 1100 – 1500 kg | 1000 – 1472 kg |
| L2H2 versus L3H2 FWD | ||
| Load length | 312 cm | 349 cm |
| Load width | 187 cm | 178 cm |
| Between wheel arches | 142 cm | 139 cm |
| Load height | 193 cm | 189 cm |
| Load volume | 11,5 m³ | 11,5 m³ |
| Euro pallets | – | 4 |
| Overall length | 541 cm | 598 cm |
| Exterior height | 252 cm | 254 cm |
| Max. weight | 3000 – 3500 kg | 3000 – 3500 kg |
| Payload | 1050 – 1475 kg | 1000 – 1419 kg |
| L3H2 versus L3H3 FWD | ||
| Load length | 371 cm | 349 cm |
| Load width | 187 cm | 178 cm |
| Between wheel arches | 142 cm | 139 cm |
| Load height | 193 cm | 213 cm |
| Load volume | 13,0 m³ | 13,0 m³ |
| Euro pallets | – | 4 |
| Overall length | 600 cm | 598 cm |
| Exterior height | 252 cm | 278 cm |
| Max. weight | 3300 – 4250 kg | 3000 – 3500 kg |
| Payload | 1000 – 1425 kg | 1000 – 1374 kg |
| L3H3 versus L4H3 RWD | ||
| Load length | 371 cm | 422 cm |
| Load width | 187 cm | 178 cm |
| Between wheel arches | 142 cm | 139 cm |
| Load height | 217 cm | 203 cm |
| Load volume | 15,0 m³ | 15,1 m³ |
| Euro pallets | – | 5 |
| Overall length | 600 cm | 670 cm |
| Exterior height | 276 cm | 279 cm |
| Max. weight | 3500 – 4250 kg | 3500 – 4700 kg |
| Payload | 1000 – 1400 kg | 1300 – 2209 kg |
| L4H2 versus L3H3 RWD | ||
| Load length | 407 cm | 349 cm |
| Load width | 187 cm | 178 cm |
| Between wheel arches | 142 cm | 139 cm |
| Load height | 193 cm | 203 cm |
| Load volume | 15,0 m³ | 12,4 m³ |
| Euro pallets | – | 4 |
| Overall length | 636 cm | 598 cm |
| Exterior height | 252 cm | 278 cm |
| Max. weight | 3500 – 4250 kg | 3500 – 4250 kg |
| Payload | 1000 – 2030 kg | 1000 – 1286 kg |
Dimensions in centimetres, manufacturer figures for the closed panel van. "approx." = indication based on one source. Conversions such as a box body or refrigeration unit change the load area; the registration certificate is decisive.
Where they differ
Fiat Ducato
- Load volume from 8,0 m³ to 15,0 m³ across the compared versions.
- Load length up to 407 cm.
- Approximately 15 cm less load length in the longest version.
- Between the wheel arches 142 cm: a Euro pallet fits through crossways.
- In the highest version 217 cm load height: you can stand upright.
- Available up to 4.250 kg gross vehicle weight; above 3,500 kg a C1 driving licence is required.
Ford Transit
- Load volume from 8,4 m³ to 15,1 m³ across the compared versions.
- Load length up to 422 cm.
- Approximately 15 cm more load length in the longest version.
- Between the wheel arches 139 cm: a Euro pallet fits through crossways.
- In the highest version 213 cm load height: you can stand upright.
- Available up to 4.700 kg gross vehicle weight; above 3,500 kg a C1 driving licence is required.
These points come from the manufacturer figures for both models. They do not say which model is better: which size or payload you need depends on your work.
Which one suits whom?
Choose first on what you carry: the length of your longest load, the number of Euro pallets and whether you need to be able to stand upright in the load area. Only then look at the brand. Both models below do the same work; the difference lies in the details of the dimensions, the payload and what is for sale at the time.
Not sure? Tell us what you carry and how often, and we will work out which version fits. Both models are at our site in Mijdrecht, so you can view and measure them side by side.
Both models in stock
8× Fiat Ducato
20× Ford Transit
Frequently asked questions
Which of the two is better?
That question has no general answer. Both are large vans that do the same work; which suits you best depends on your load, your budget and what is for sale at the time. We sell both and do not choose for you.
Can I view them side by side?
Usually, yes. There are 400+ vehicles at our site in Mijdrecht; call ahead with the two versions you would like to see, and we will have them ready so you can measure up and get in.
Can I compare versions other than those shown above?
Yes. In the comparison tool you choose two to four versions yourself, including from other brands or two sizes of the same model.