The UK’s three best-selling large vans compared on size, payload and price, so you can pick the right one for your business.
The Crafter leads on outright volume at up to 18.4m³, just ahead of the Sprinter’s 17m³, with the Transit close behind at up to 15.1m³ on its largest configuration.
The Transit has the highest maximum payload at 2.3 tonnes or more on heavy-duty derivatives, narrowly ahead of the Sprinter (2.09t) and Crafter (2.045t).
The Transit is typically the cheapest to buy and benefits from Ford’s extensive UK dealer and parts network. The Sprinter and Crafter cost more to purchase but offer stronger residual values and, for many buyers, a more premium driving experience.
If you want the lowest purchase price, the widest choice of derivatives, and maximum payload.
If you need a huge load volume and want the option of a fully electric eSprinter.
If outright load volume and premium cabin refinement are the priority.
The Crafter leads at up to 18.4m³, just ahead of the Sprinter (17m³) and the Transit (15.1m³).
The Transit, with up to 2.3 tonnes or more on its heaviest-duty derivatives.
Yes – the Sprinter is available as the eSprinter, and both the Transit and Crafter offer electrified options on certain derivatives.
All three share similar running costs when matched for size, though the Transit’s wider UK dealer network typically means lower servicing costs.
Yes – all three are available as chassis cab, dropside or tipper conversions in addition to standard panel van body styles.
Tell us what you carry and we’ll help you choose between a Transit, a Sprinter and a Crafter – or something else entirely.
