Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Ford Transit Mk6?

1986–2000 vs 2000–2006 · Van vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Transit Mk3-Mk5 4,693 mm, Transit Mk6 5,236 mm — a 54 cm difference.
Boot: Transit Mk3-Mk5 6,000 l, Transit Mk6 5,900 l.
Lowest consumption: Transit Mk3-Mk5 8.7 l/100 km, Transit Mk6 8.2 l/100 km.
Power: Transit Mk3-Mk5 52–107 kW, Transit Mk6 55–107 kW.
Standard equipment: Transit Mk3-Mk5 9 items (Base), Transit Mk6 13 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Transit Mk3-Mk51986–2000 · 8 engines · Base, GL, L, LXSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Transit Mk62000–2006 · 10 engines · Base, LX, Trend, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Transit Mk3-Mk51986–2000no listings	Ford Transit Mk62000–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,644 mm–4,693 mm	Length4,834 mm–5,236 mm
Width	Width1,974 mm	Width1,974 mm
Height	Height1,885 mm–2,185 mm	Height1,993 mm–2,223 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,835 mm	Wheelbase2,933 mm–3,300 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–170 mm	Ground clearance170 mm–175 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume6,000 l	Trunk volume2,500 l–5,900 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,580 kg–1,830 kg	Curb weight1,780 kg–2,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1986–2000	Production years2000–2006
Body type	Body typeVan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines10
Power	Power52–107 kW (71–145 hp)	Power55–107 kW (75–145 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.9	Displacement (l)2.0–2.4
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.7 l/100 km · 2.5 TD 100	Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.0 TDCi 100
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h22 s · 2.5 TD 85	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 2.0 TDCi 125
Top speed	Top speed165 km/h	Top speed165 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · Base	Items in the base trim13 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Ghia	Items in the top trim26 · GLX
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Ford Transit Mk6?

Length: Ford Transit Mk6 5,236 mm, Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 4,693 mm (a 543 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,300 vs 2,835 mm. Boot: 5,900 vs 6,000 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Ford Transit Mk6?

The most frugal Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 uses 8.7 l/100 km (2.5 TD 100); the most frugal Ford Transit Mk6 8.2 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 100).

Which is more powerful — Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Ford Transit Mk6?

The strongest Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.9 V6 145); the strongest Ford Transit Mk6 107 kW (145 hp) (2.3 145).

Other comparisons

Transit Mk3-Mk5 vs Citroën Jumper I (230/244)Transit Mk3-Mk5 vs Fiat Ducato I (280/290)Transit Mk3-Mk5 vs Citroën Jumpy I Transit Mk3-Mk5 vs Peugeot Expert I Transit Mk6 vs Fiat Ducato II (230)Transit Mk6 vs Opel Vivaro A Transit Mk6 vs Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 Transit Mk6 vs Kia Carnival I (UP/GQ)Compare cars →