Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Renault Trafic I?

1986–2000 vs 1980–2001 · Van vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Transit Mk3-Mk5 4,693 mm, Trafic I 4,830 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Transit Mk3-Mk5 8.7 l/100 km, Trafic I 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: Transit Mk3-Mk5 52–107 kW, Trafic I 35–68 kW.
Standard equipment: Transit Mk3-Mk5 9 items (Base), Trafic I 13 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Trafic I1980–2001 · 6 engines · Base, Confort, Grand ConfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Transit Mk3-Mk51986–2000no listings	Renault Trafic I1980–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,644 mm–4,693 mm	Length4,430 mm–4,830 mm
Width	Width1,974 mm	Width1,920 mm
Height	Height1,885 mm–2,185 mm	Height2,010 mm–2,075 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,835 mm	Wheelbase2,800 mm–3,100 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–170 mm	Ground clearance170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume6,000 l	Trunk volume1,000 l–6,000 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,580 kg–1,830 kg	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,650 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1986–2000	Production years1980–2001
Body type	Body typeVan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power52–107 kW (71–145 hp)	Power35–68 kW (48–92 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.9	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.7 l/100 km · 2.5 TD 100	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 2.1 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h22 s · 2.5 TD 85	Best 0–100 km/hnot specified
Top speed	Top speed165 km/h	Top speed150 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 trim25 · Grand Confort
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
3 Seats	3 Seats—	3 Seats✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels	R14 Wheels—	R14 Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door—	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Renault Trafic I?

Length: Renault Trafic I 4,830 mm, Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 4,693 mm (a 137 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,100 vs 2,835 mm. Boot: 6,000 vs 6,000 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Renault Trafic I?

The most frugal Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 uses 8.7 l/100 km (2.5 TD 100); the most frugal Renault Trafic I 8.5 l/100 km (2.1 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 or Renault Trafic I?

The strongest Ford Transit Mk3-Mk5 makes 107 kW (145 hp) (2.9 V6 145); the strongest Renault Trafic I 68 kW (92 hp) (2.0).

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