If you’re trying to work out whether the new Ford Transit City will fit your business needs, the Transit City dimensions are one of the first things worth checking.
As Ford’s new compact one-tonne electric van, the Transit City has been designed to slot into urban fleets while still offering enough usable load area for trades, service work and city deliveries.
Below, we’ve laid out the key Ford Transit City dimensions, including overall size, roof heights and recommended load area measurements.
The Ford Transit City will be available in more than one body style, with both van and single chassis cab layouts shown in Ford’s technical material.
The standard van line-up includes both L1H1 and L2H2 models. There's also an L2H2 chassic cab Transit City.
| Ford Transit City | Wheelbase | Overall length (mm) | Overall height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit City Van L1 H1 | 3060 mm | 4985 mm | 1991 mm |
| Ford Transit City Van L2 H2 | 3360 mm | 5285 mm | 2285 mm |
| Ford Transit City Single Chassis Cab L2 H2 | 3360 mm | 5200 mm | 2000 mm |
The Ford Transit City length varies depending on the wheelbase and body style you choose.
The shorter L1 van measures 4985mm overall, which should make it better suited to tighter urban routes and smaller parking spaces. The longer L2 van stretches to 5285mm, giving it a longer load area and more usable cargo space.
The single chassis cab sits in between, with an overall length of 5200mm.
| Ford Transit City Dimensions | Overall length (mm) |
|---|---|
| Van L1 H1 | 4985 mm |
| Van L2 H2 | 5285 mm |
| Single Chassis Cab L2 H2 | 5200 mm |
In practical terms, the L1 should be the more manoeuvrable option, while the L2 will be the one to look at if carrying longer items matters more than keeping the van as compact as possible.
The maximum external body width for the chassis cab conversion layout is 2000mm.
Ford also lists the recommended main load area width as 1740mm on both the low roof and high roof van layouts.
| Ford Transit City | Width Measurements |
|---|---|
| Maximum external body width | 2000 mm |
| Recommended main load area width | 1740 mm |
This suggests Ford is aiming to keep the Transit City compact enough for urban work while still providing a useful and square load space for operators fitting shelving, racking or internal storage systems.
The Ford Transit City height depends on which roof and wheelbase combination you choose.
The L1 H1 is the lower van in the range, with an overall height of 1991mm. That should be useful for customers who need to think about multi-storey car parks, low barriers or restricted access areas.
The L2 H2 is significantly taller at 2285mm, giving it more vertical cargo space and better standing room inside the rear load area.
The single chassis cab L2 H2 is listed at 2000mm overall height.
| Ford Transit City Dimensions | Overall height (mm) |
|---|---|
| Van L1 H1 | 1991 mm |
| Van L2 H2 | 2285 mm |
| Single Chassis Cab L2 H2 | 2000 mm |
Ford’s technical material includes recommended main load area dimensions for both the low roof and high roof van layouts.
| Model | Load area length A (mm) | Load area width B (mm) | Load area height C (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 H1 | 2640 mm | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| L2 H2 | 2940 mm | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
These figures show that the L2 H2 offers the largest usable cargo area, with 300mm extra in load length and 260mm more in load height.
The width stays the same at 1740mm, which should make body fit-out and shelving layouts easier to standardise across both van lengths.
If you’re specifically looking for Ford Transit City load bed dimensions, the most useful figures are the recommended cargo box dimensions supplied in Ford’s body and equipment information.
| Model | Load bed / cargo length (mm) | Load bed / cargo width (mm) | Load bed / cargo height (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 H1 | 2640 mm | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| L2 H2 | 2940 mm | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Ford has also published a number of key dimensions for the single chassis cab version, which will be important for converters and specialist body builders.
| Transit City maximum conversion sizes | Dimensions (L2) |
|---|---|
| Maximum recommended rear overhang | 1290 mm |
| Back of cab to rear axle | 1955 mm |
| Maximum external body width | 2000 mm |
| Minimum clearance between back of the cab and second unit body | 30 mm |
| Minimum clearance between top of roof and bottom of conversion overhang | 30 mm |
| Frame length behind back of cab (not including rear light cross member) | 2885 mm |
| Departure angle | Minimum 14° at RGAWR |
These are the figures converters will need to pay close attention to when designing their converted bodies.
The 2885mm frame length behind the cab and 1290mm maximum recommended rear overhang will be particularly important for anyone planning a rear body installation.
The Ford Transit City measures 4985mm in L1 H1 van form and 5285mm in L2 H2 van form. The single chassis cab L2 H2 measures 5200mm overall.
The Ford Transit City is 1991mm tall in L1 H1 form and 2285mm tall in L2 H2 form.
Ford lists the recommended main load area length as 2640mm for the L1 H1 and 2940mm for the L2 H2.
Ford lists the recommended load area height as 1450mm for the L1 H1 and 1710mm for the L2 H2.
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