Van Comparison! Renault Trafic vs VW T6.1 Transporter vs Mercedes Vito vs Peugeot Expert,

When it comes to LCV sales in the UK, the Ford Transit Custom reigns supreme – and it has dominated the van market for more than 50 years in one form or another. But what about some of its rivals? We’ve gathered together three of the best non-Ford mid-sized vans currently on sale – the premium-badged Mercedes-Benz Vito, the surfer favourite Volkswagen Transporter, and the affordable and spacious Renault Trafic – to see what they have to offer. What’s new? The newest here is probably the Volkswagen Transporter – though at a casual glance, you’d be hard-pressed to spot the difference between this new ‘T6’ and the previous model. It shares the same proportions and underpinnings as the old T5 (which some would argue is no bad thing) but has been treated to a new interior, largely aping that of VW’s passenger cars like the Golf. Next is the Trafic which – again – bears quite a resemblance to the model that came before. Our Trafic is the Formula Edition, which comes complete with some sporty exterior styling to commemorate Renault’s Formula One team partnership. Finally we have the Vito, still looking pretty fresh despite debuting back in 2014. As you’d expect with a Mercedes, there’s a whole range of posh options to tick if you so desire, including active park assist, climate control and heated seats.