A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Renault Trafic Panel Van vs Ford Transit Van: the short answer
Trafic Panel Van and Transit Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Trafic Panel Van starts ZAR 375,501 cheaperTrafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999 · Transit Van from ZAR 1,011,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Maximum Power
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Transit Van121 kW
Maximum Torque
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Transit Van390 Nm
Engine Size
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Transit Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Transit Van10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Trafic Panel Van160 mm
Transit Van147 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Renault Trafic Panel Van
2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen Pack
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Trafic Panel Van
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Transit Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Trafic Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Transit Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
Current South African Transit Van listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Panel Van
Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Panel Van
Commercial van
Tare Mass Kg
1646 kg
2355 kg
Vehicle Type
Panel Van
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Gross Weight Class
-
470 series
Wheelbase Type
-
Extra-long wheelbase
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Length
5480 mm
6704 mm
Width
2283 mm
2059 mm
Height
1967 mm
2781 mm
Wheelbase
3498 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
8900 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
1646 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3070 kg
4700 kg
Payload Capacity
1279 kg
2270 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.59 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
959 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
899 mm
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Load Bed Length
Not Available
4217 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Available
1392 mm
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Available
4217 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Available
1392 mm
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transit-van
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0L EcoBlue diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail diesel injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
121 kW
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
390 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
193 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.9 kW/tonne
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
230.9 Nm/tonne
165.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
12.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Airbags
Front airbags
Driver airbag
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric upholstery
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Van grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Multi-information instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
147 mm
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Tyre Size
215/65 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Service Plan
5 year / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 year / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 year / 90 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Ownership Role
commercial utility
Top
Price Zar
635999 ZAR
1062000 ZAR
Pricing Role
commercial utility
Current listed price
Starting Price
635999
1062000
Starting Price Zar
635999
1062000
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Transit Van
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Year / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Year / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Trafic Panel Van and Transit Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Trafic Panel Van 62 vs Transit Van 65.
Efficiency index: Trafic Panel Van 55 vs Transit Van 48.
Safety-equipment index: Trafic Panel Van 90 vs Transit Van 90.
Practicality index: Trafic Panel Van 72 vs Transit Van 63.
Ownership-cover index: Trafic Panel Van not separately scored vs Transit Van not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Trafic Panel Van leads by 2 points
Trafic Panel Van and Transit Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Transit Van +3
Efficiency
Trafic Panel Van +7
Safety
Level
Practicality
Trafic Panel Van +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Trafic Panel Van
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
Transit Van
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 68 pts for Transit Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Panel Van leads. However, Transit Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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