2013 Cargo Van Comparison
A side-by-side comparison of the venerable models and newcomers shows that there’s a van for every type of cargo.
The full-size and compact cargo van segment continues to be key for fleets. Venerable models, such as the Ford E-Series, continue to be offered alongside new offerings such as the Ford Transit (which is set to replace the iconic E-Series) and MINI Clubvan, the smallest cargo van in the segment, giving fleet managers options in terms of engines, cargo, and payload capacities.
The 2014 model-year will see a number of new and refreshed models from Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan.
Form Follows Function
As a side-by-side comparison attests, every cargo van in today’s market has unique benefits that can fit almost any fleet’s spec sheet. The comparison chart, which includes select 2014 models, also gives an indication of the direction the segment is going with both varied capacities and an emphasis on European styling.
Click here for a full PDF, which includes the comparison chart.
Make/Model | 2014 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Nissan NV200 | 2013 Ram C/V | 2013 MINI Cooper Clubvan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available Engines (HP, Torque) | 2.5L I-4, (N/A, N/A), 1.6 EcoBoost I-4, (N/A, N/A) | 2.0L I-4 (131, 139) | 3.6L V-6 (283, 260) | 1.6L I-4 (121, 114) |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual or automatic |
Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
Brakes | Front disc and rear drum brakes with ABS | Front disc and rear drum brakes with ABS | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS |
Cargo Volume (cubic feet) | 105.0-130.0 | 122.7 | 144.4 | 30.3 |
Fuel Tank (gallons) | 15.8 | 14.5 | 20 | 13.2 |
Wheelbase (inches) | 104.8-120.6 | 115.2 | 121.2 | 100.3 |
Overall Length (inches) | 173.9-189.7 | 186.3 | 202.8 | 155.9 |
Overall Width (inches) | 84.1 | 68.1 | 78.7 | 66.3 |
Overall Height (inches) | 72.5-72.8 | 73.7 | 69 | 56.1 |
Leg Room (inches) | 40.3 | 42.6 | 40.7 | 41.7 |
Head Room (inches) | 46.9 | 41.7 | 39.8 | 39 |
Hip Room (inches) | 54.6 | 51.3 | 58.4 | N/A |
Shoulder Room (inches) | 57.7 | 54.1 | 63.7 | 50.3 |
Wheel Size | 16 inch | 15 inch | 16 inch | 15 inch |
Maximum GVWR (lbs.) | N/A | 4,718 | 6,050 | N/A |
Maximum Towing (lbs.) | 2,000 | N/A | 3,600 | N/A |
Payload (lbs.) | 1,700 | 1,477-1,500 | 1,800 | 816 |
Make and Model | 2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana | 2013 Ford E-Series | 2014 Ford Transit | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2013 Nissan NV | 2014 Ram ProMaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available Engines (HP, Torque) | 4.3L V-6 (195, 260); 4.8L (280, 295); 5.3L V-8 (310, 334); 6.0L V-8 (324, 373) 6.6L V-8 (260, 525) | 4.6L V-8 (225, 286), 5.4L V-8 (255, 350), 6.8L V-10 (305, 420 | 3.7L V-6 (N/A, N/A), 3.5L V-6 (N/A, N/A), 3.L I-5 (N/A, N/A) | BlueTEC V-6 (188, 325) | 4.0L V-6 (261, 281), 5.6L V-8 (317, 385) | 3.6L V-6 280, 258), 3.0L I-4 (174, 295) |
Transmission | 4- or 6-speed automatic | 4- or 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
Brakes | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | N/A |
Cargo Volume (cubic feet) | N/A | N/A | 246.0-487.0 | 318.0-547.0 | 234.1-323.1 | N/A |
Fuel Tank (gallons) | 31 | 33.0-55.0 | 26 | 26.4 | 28 | N/A |
Wheelbase (inches) | 135.0-155.0 | 138.0-176.0 | 129.9-147.6 | 144.0-170.0 | 146.1 | 118.0-159.0 |
Overall Length (inches) | 224.0-244.0 | 216.7-261.1 | 219.9-266.1 | 232.5-289.2 | 240.6 | 195.0-248.0 |
Overall Width (inches) | 79.2 | 79.4-94.9 | 98.1 | 79.7 | 79.9 | 82.7 |
Overall Height (inches) | 81.5-83.7 | 80.0-85.0 | 83.5-109.2 | 96.3-110.8 | 83.9-106.0 | 90-101 |
Leg Room (inches) | 41.3 | 40 | N/A | N/A | 42 | N/A |
Head Room (inches) | 39.8 | 42 | N/A | N/A | 42.8-63.6 | N/A |
Hip Room (inches) | 65.5 | 65.6 | N/A | N/A | 60.6 | N/A |
Shoulder Room (inches) | 68.8 | 68.1 | N/A | N/A | 65.7 | N/A |
Wheel Size | 16-17 inches | 16 inch | 16 inch | 16 inch | 17 inch | N/A |
Maximum GVWR (lbs.) | 7,300-9,600 | N/A | N/A | 8,550-11,030 | 8,550-9,900 | 8,550-9,350 |
Maximum Towing (lbs.) | 6,500-10,000 | 5,600-10,000 | N/A | 5,000-7,500 | 7,000-9,500 | N/A |
Payload (lbs.) | 1,995-4,187 | N/A | N/A | 2,873-5,415 | 2,590-3,925 | 3,794-5,189 |
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