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Renault Trafic L1H1 or VW Transporter L1H1: which van do you convert?
The dimensions side by side
| Renault Trafic L1H1 | VW Transporter L1H1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | 2,537 mm | 2,572 mm |
| Load width | 1,662 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Width between the wheel arches | 1,268 mm | 1,244 mm |
| Load height | 1,387 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,755 kg | 1,835 kg |
| Permissible maximum mass | 2,900 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Payload | 1,145 kg | 1,165 kg |
| Layouts that fit | 3 | 4 |
All dimensions are factory figures and indicative. Measure the van you are considering yourself before ordering furniture.
Fits only the Renault Trafic L1H1
Nothing fits here that does not also fit on the other side.
Fits only the VW Transporter L1H1
Fits both
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a Renault Trafic L1H1 and a VW Transporter L1H1?
- Renault Trafic L1H1 and VW Transporter L1H1 differ by 35 mm in load length and 38 mm in load width. The VW Transporter L1H1 is the wider one, which matters for a transverse bed. The VW Transporter L1H1 has the most payload at 1,165 kg. Of our layouts, 3 fit both; one fits only one of the two.
- Which of the two has the most payload?
- The VW Transporter L1H1, at 1,165 kg against 1,145 kg. That is the permissible maximum mass minus the factory kerb weight; your conversion, water, batteries, luggage and the occupants all come off it.
- Does a transverse bed fit in both?
- That depends on width: Renault Trafic L1H1 has 1,662 mm of load width, VW Transporter L1H1 has 1,700 mm. Above the wheel arches you need roughly 1,750 mm of clear width for a double transverse bed. The table below shows which of the two takes each layout.