Ford Transit Custom Dimensions

The Ford Transit Custom is quickly becoming the most desirable van for businesses and fleets! This sleek sprinter-style cargo van is affordable, tough, functional, reliable, and customizable.

Get the dimensions before purchasing to help you to decide which model will best suit your business’s needs. Will you need a high-top or low roof, short wheelbase, or long-wheelbase?  Let’s explore the custom dimensions.

The Model Sizes

The Ford Transit Custom comes in four different basic-sized models.

Short wheelbase

Long wheelbase

Low roof

Hightop roof

All four models are popular for their own reasons. Of course, the long wheelbase and hightop roof options provide more cargo space.

Wheel Base

The wheelbase dimensions are determined by the distance between the front and rear wheels. The greater the distance between the wheels means it will be slightly less easy to handle at lower speeds, especially when there is a heavy load in the cargo area, or on top of the van.

However, the longer wheelbase is easier to handle when something is being towed or driving at higher speeds. Both options should easily fit into a regular parking spot.

Low Roof vs Hightop Roof

If you have gone shopping for cargo vans in person, you will first hand know the difference between low roofs and hightop roofs. The low roof vans are more aerodynamic, fit under lower clearances, and you can save on your budget by purchasing low roof vans. Hightop vans have more cargo space, and most people can easily stand up in a hightop van.

Fuel Tank

The fuel efficiency of the Ford Transit Custom is one of the best on the market from 6.7 l/100 km WLTP.

When you increase the weight of the cargo or towing load, you will burn more fuel. Likewise, when you are in heavily trafficked areas such as cities or congested towns your fuel efficiency will not be as good as when you are driving at a steady speed on the motorway.

The Transit Custom Hybrid is a green option as it is partially electric and partial fuel-driven. This option will make you feel good about your purchase, and may even qualify you for a special tax break.

Vehicle Width

All of the Ford Transit Custom vans are the same width. The width will only differ if you decide to put larger/wider side view mirrors on it. Wider mirrors can make driving safer, especially if you will be towing a trailer behind the van.

Total Vehicle Length and Height

Most cargo van shoppers will be concerned about the van’s length mainly because the longer the van, the more space there is available on the interior. However, some shoppers must be conscious of how the van fits into a small parking space or other areas.

Short wheelbase 4972 mm

Long wheelbase 5339 mm

Low roof 2020 mm

Hightop roof 2389 mm

Unless you are in an especially tight parking space, even the long-wheelbase Transit should be able to fit comfortably. Be sure to use your backup camera for added assurance.

Ground Clearance

Of course, the ground clearance measurements will depend on how much of a load the Transit is carrying, and also the air pressure level in the tyres.

Overall, none of the sprinter-style cargo vans on the market has great ground clearance. This is typically fine for travelling on normal roads. However, if you have to go through an area that has potholes or go off-road it can be tricky to navigate without damaging the undercarriage of the van.

Ground clearance 117 mm

If you are interested in increasing the ground clearance of your van speak with your dealership about your options of raising it.

Loading Height

The distance from the ledge of the door base to the ground is the loading height.

Loading height of 588 mm

This can be eliminated if you install a ramp or an automatic lift so that you don’t have to continuously step up and down to get into the van carrying heavy loads.

Interior Ford Transit Custom Dimensions

Short wheelbase-low roof:

Length 2555 mm

Width 1775 mm

Height 1406 mm

Short wheelbase-hightop roof:

Length 2555 mm

Width 1775 mm

Height 1778 mm

Long wheelbase-low roof:

Length 2922 mm

Width 1775 mm

Height 1406 mm

Long wheelbase-hightop roof:

Length 2922 mm

Width 1775 mm

Height 1778 mm

The measurement between wheel arches on all four models is 1390 mm. The total interior dimensions are between 5.4 cubic meters and 7.7 cubic meters.

Maximum Payload and Towing

Will you be transporting heavy items? The GVW rating will dictate how much weight the van can legally weigh including cargo and passengers.

250 Series Transit Custom- 2,500 KG

340 Series Transit Custom- 3,400 KG

Towing specs:

750 KG (unbraked trailer)

2,800 KG (braked trailer)

These figures are noticeably higher when compared to other vans on the market, however, the payload and towing capacity of the hybrid models are reduced to save on fuel.

Customising Windows

The Ford Transit Custom can be purchased with no windows in the cargo area, or you can order it to have side windows on one or both sides, and it can also be ordered with rear windows. The difference wouldn’t be too drastic as far as price goes but would allow light to come into the cargo area.

If you are transporting light-sensitive materials, you might choose to pass on the window installation, and also for security reasons.

Alternative Sizes

Not every job needs a fleet of full-sized Ford Transit Custom vans. As nice as they are, they are cargo vans and do not have seating for passengers. Adding on another Ford to your fleet can give you a full-sized van, but with seats for passengers such as employees or clients when you need it, the Ford Tourneo Custom Q Sport is worth looking into.

The Fantastic Ford Transit Custom

After looking over the custom dimensions, have you decided which model of Ford Transit Custom will be best for you and your business? You may need to compare the items that you typically transport to the measurements of the vans.