Ford Transit Dimensions – Interior, Exterior, Height & Size Options
I’ve spent the last two years living on the road in my converted Ford Transit van. I love how easy this vehicle is to drive, maintenance is affordable, and just about every mechanic will work on a Ford. I especially love the Ford Transit Dimensions – which is why I chose it! It’s one of the tallest vans on the market, so I’m able to stand up inside the van even after insulating the roof and floor. It’s also wide enough that I’m able to sleep side-to-side.
Ford Transit vans are a popular choice for van life. One of the key considerations when choosing a van is its size and dimensions, which can impact its carrying capacity, maneuverability, and overall functionality. Ford Transit dimensions vary based on model and have many options available. With its reputation for reliability and versatility, the Ford Transit van remains a top choice for van life.
In this article I’ll cover:
- The different Ford Transit dimensions for each van model
- Comparison chart of all Ford Transit sizes
- Ford Transit height
- Ford Transit length
- Ford Transit interior dimensions
- Ford Transit exterior dimensions
Ford Transit Sizes
The Ford Transit is available in many different configurations.
There are two primary variations to the Ford Transit sizes: roof height and van length.
Depending on which configuration of roof height and van length your Ford Transit comes in, the dimensions will vary. I provide a detailed look at this below.
Note: Regardless of your roof height or vehicle length, all Ford Transit width dimensions are standard.
The exterior width is 81.3 inches (6 feet, 9 inches, or 2.07 meters) without mirrors, and 97.4 inches (8 feet, 1 inch or 2.45 meters) with mirrors.
The interior width is 70.2” (5 ft 10 in) at the widest point, and 54.8” (4 ft 7 in) between the rear wheels.
Interior Ford Transit Dimensions
Ford Transits have some of the roomiest interior dimensions compared to other vans, like the Mercedes Sprinter dimensions or the Ram ProMaster dimensions.
The reason I chose to buy a Ford Transit over the other options was for it’s interior height.
I’m 5’10” and my brothers are all over 6’4” so I wanted a van with enough interior space that I could insulate the van floor and ceiling and install an AC unit and MaxxAir van roof vent in the roof and we’d all be able to stand up without bonking our heads. (PS- mission accomplished!).
| Wheelbase | Length | Width | Low Roof | Med Roof | High Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130″ Regular | 10 ft 6 in | 5 ft 10 in | 4 ft 9 in | 6 ft | 6 ft 10 in |
| 148″ Long | 12 ft | 5 ft 10 in | 4 ft 9 in | 6 ft | 6 ft 10 in |
| 148″ Long-EL | 14 ft 4 in | 5 ft 10 in | 4 ft 9 in | 6 ft | 6 ft 10 in |
Interior Ford Transit Height Dimensions
Interior Ford Transit height dimensions differ depending on whether you have a low, medium or high roof.
The high roof is the one you’ll need if you plan to stand up fully after building out your vehicle.
If you’re shorter (under 5’5” or so) you may be able to get away with the medium roof and still be able to stand up – just know this might hurt your vans resale value in the future.
Ford Transit Low Roof Height Dimensions – Interior
The internal height of the low roof model is 56.9” (4 ft 9 in).
Ford Transit Medium Roof Height Dimensions – Interior
The interior Ford Transit medium roof height is 72” (6 ft).
This is over a foot more than the low roof model.
Ford Transit High Roof Height Dimensions – Interior
The Ford Transit high roof interior height is 81.5” (6 ft 10 in).
This is almost 10 inches more height than the Ford Transit medium roof height.
Interior Ford Transit Width Dimensions
Regardless of which wheelbase or roof model you have, all Ford Transits width dimensions are the same.
At the widest point (approximately hip level), the van measures 70.2” (5 ft 10 in) wide.
The narrowest point is between the back wheel wells. The interior distance between the two wheels is 54.8” (4 ft 7 in).
Interior Ford Transit Length Dimensions
The Ford Transit is available in 3 length options, but only two wheelbases.
The regular wheelbase is 130”.
However, the 148” wheelbase is available in two options: long and long-EL (stands for extra length).
If you opt for the long-EL (this is the van I have) be mindful that you’ll have about 3 feet from your rear wheel axle to your bumper, which can cause the tail to drag on steep inclines.
Ford Transit Length Regular Wheelbase Dimensions – Interior
The interior Ford Transit length of the 130″ regular wheelbase is 126” (10 ft 6 in).
Ford Transit Length Long Wheelbase Dimensions – Interior
The interior Ford Transit length of the 148″ long wheelbase is 143.7” (12 ft).
Ford Transit Length Long-EL Wheelbase Dimensions – Interior
The interior Ford Transit length of the 148″ long-EL wheelbase is 172.2” (14 ft 4 in).
Exterior Ford Transit Dimensions
Height and length are the only variations on the exterior Ford Transit dimensions. The Ford Transit width remains constant for every Ford Transit size.
| Wheelbase | Length | Width | Low Roof | Med Roof | High Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130″ Regular | 18 ft 4 in | 6 ft 9 in | 6 ft 10 in | 8 ft 5 in | 9 ft 2 in |
| 148″ Long | 19 ft 7 in | 6 ft 9 in | 6 ft 10 in | 8 ft 5 in | 9 ft 2 in |
| 148″ Long-EL | 21 ft 11 in | 6 ft 9 in | 6 ft 10 in | 8 ft 5 in | 9 ft 2 in |
Exterior Ford Transit Height Dimensions
The Ford Transit is available in low, medium and high roof options.
Ford Transit Low Roof Height Dimensions – Exterior
The exterior Ford Transit low roof height is 82.2” (6 ft 10 in).
This means the low roof Ford Transit is under 7 feet tall and will fit through most standard garage doors.
Ford Transit Medium Roof Height Dimensions – Exterior
The Ford Transit Medium roof height has an exterior dimension of 101.3” (8 ft 5 in).
Ford Transit High Roof Height Dimensions – Exterior
High roof models are the tallest Ford Transit vans and have an exterior roof height of 110.4” (8 ft 5 in).
Exterior Ford Transit Width Dimensions
All Ford Transit vans are 81.3” (6 ft 9 in) wide (without mirrors).
With mirrors they can measure up to 97.4” (8 ft 1 in) wide.
Exterior Ford Transit Length Dimensions
Exterior Ford Transit length differs depending on whether you have the 130″ regular wheelbase, the 148″ long wheelbase or 148″ long-EL wheelbase model.
130″ Regular Wheelbase Ford Transit Length Dimensions – Exterior
The regular wheelbase model is the shortest Ford Transit van available.
The exterior Ford Transit length for this model is 219.9” (18 ft 4 in).
148″ Long Wheelbase Ford Transit Length Dimensions – Exterior
The 148″ long Ford Transit wheelbase is a popular model for van conversions.
The exterior length of the 148″ long wheelbase is 235.5” (19 ft 7 in).
148″ Long-EL Wheelbase Ford Transit Length Dimensions – Exterior
The largest van Ford sells is the 148″ long-EL wheelbase, which has an exterior length of 263.9” (21 ft 11 in).
Long-EL models are approximately 2.5 feet longer than the long wheelbase models.
FAQs – Ford Transit Dimensions
How Big Is The Cargo Space In A Ford Transit?
The cargo space in a Ford Transit is 70.2” (5 ft 10 in) wide, and depending on the model can be 126” (10 ft 6 in) to 172.2” (14 ft 4 in) long and 56.9” (4 ft 9 in) to 81.5” (6 ft 10 in) tall.
How Tall Is A Ford Transit Van?
Ford Transit vans come in 3 heights options. The shortest Ford Transit van is 81.3” (6 ft 9 in) tall and the tallest Ford Transit van is 110.4” (9 ft 2 in) tall.
How Long Is A Ford Trans Van?
Ford Transit vans are available in 3 lengths – the shortest is 219.9” (18 ft 4 in) and the longest Ford Trans van is 263.9” (21 ft 11 in).
How Wide Is A Ford Transit Van?
The width of a Ford Transit van is 81.3” (6 ft 9 in) on the outside and 70.2 (5 ft 10 in) inches on the inside.
What Are The Internal Dimensions Of A Ford Transit Van?
Internal dimensions of a Ford Transit van vary slightly by model. The shortest van is 126” (10 ft 6 in) long and the longest van is 172.2 inches (14 ft 4 in) long inside.
The height can vary from 56.9” (4 ft 9 in) up to 81.5” (6 ft 10 in) tall inside.
All Ford Transit van interiors are 70.2” (5 ft 10 in) wide.
Can You Fit A Mattress In A Ford Transit?
Yes, you can fit a twin, full or queen mattress in a Ford Transit. These mattresses will fit if the mattress is placed lengthwise (head to toe goes in the same direction as the van front to back).
Because the interior width of a Ford Transit van is 70.2 inches (5 ft 10 in), you can’t get a whole mattress in from side to side (head to toe going from passenger to driver side) as mattresses are either 75” or 80” in length.
However, if you’re willing to trim the mattress a few inches it will fit. This is what I’ve done and was able to get a queen mattress into my campervan and I sleep side-to-side comfortably.
It’s also possible to fit multiple mattresses into a Ford Transit, especially if you’re installing campervan bunk beds.
What is the Ford Transit width between the wheel arches?
The Ford Transit width between the wheel arches measures 54.8” (4 ft 7 in). The arches stand about 11” off the van floor and then the van becomes wider, up to 70.2” (5 ft 10 in) wide at hip height.
Will A Ford Transit Van Fit In My Garage?
Some models of the Ford Transit van will fit in your garage. The low roof models are short enough to fit through a standard size garage door, however the medium and high roof models are too tall to fit.
Additionally, the Ford Transit length matters. A standard garage is 22 feet deep. The Long-EL Ford Transit wheelbase will not fit in a standard garage, but the regular and long Ford Transit wheelbase models can.
What are the overall dimensions of a Ford Transit?
The overall dimensions of a Ford Transit are 81.3” (6 ft 9 in) wide by 219.9” (18 ft 4 in) / 235.5” (19 ft 7 in) / 263.9” (21 ft 11 in) long (depending on wheelbase model) and 82.2” (6 ft 10 in) / 101.3” (8 ft 5 in) / 110.4” (9 ft 2 in) tall (depending on roof height model).
How much space is in the back of a Ford Transit van?
Space in the back of a Ford Transit is either 126” (10 ft 6 in), 143.7” (12 ft) or 172.2” (14 ft 4 in) depending on whether you have the regular, long or long-EL Ford Transit wheelbase model.
What are the different Ford transit van sizes?
The different Ford Transit van sizes available are Regular, Long and Long-EL wheelbases and Low, Medium and High Roof options.
The regular wheelbase and low roof is the smallest transit van size, and the long-EL wheelbase and high roof is the biggest transit van size.
What are the dimensions of the short wheelbase (SWB) Ford Transit van?
The short wheelbase (swb) ford transit van is 18 ft 4 in long (exterior) and 10 ft 6 in long (interior). It’s 6 ft 9 in wide (exterior) and 5 ft 10 in wide (interior).
Exterior roof height dimensions will vary based on whether you have the low roof (6 ft 10 in), medium roof (8 ft 5 in) or high roof (9 ft 2 in).
What are the dimensions of the medium wheelbase (MWB) Ford Transit van?
The medium wheelbase (mwb) ford transit van is 19 ft 7 in long (exterior) and 12 ft long (interior). It’s 6 ft 9 in wide (exterior) and 5 ft 10 in wide (interior).
Exterior roof height dimensions will vary based on whether you have the low roof (6 ft 10 in tall), medium roof (8 ft 5 in tall) or high roof (9 ft 2 in tall).
What are the dimensions of the long wheelbase (LWB) Ford Transit van?
The long wheelbase (lwb) ford transit van is 21 ft 11 in long (exterior) and 14 ft 4 in long (interior).
It’s 6 ft 9 in wide (exterior) and 5 ft 10 in wide (interior).
Exterior roof height dimensions will vary based on whether you have the low roof (6 ft 10 in tall), medium roof (8 ft 5 in tall) or high roof (9 ft 2 in tall).
What is the longest Ford Transit van?
The longest Ford Transit van is the Long-EL model. EL stands for extended length. The length of the Long-EL wheelbase is 263.9” (21 feet, 11 inches). The wheelbase of this model is the same as the Long wheelbase model (148”), but there’s approximately 2.5 more feet of length off the rear axle.
What is the largest Ford Transit van?
The largest Ford Transit van is the extended length (long-EL) wheelbase option with the high roof option. The total length of this van is 263.9” (21 feet, 11 inches) and the height is 110.4” (9 feet, 2 inches).
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Mercedes Sprinter Van Dimensions
Ram ProMaster Van Dimensions
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what is the tallest box that can pass through the rear door of the low roof, or mid roof, transit van?
Hi Kirby! The cargo door height clearance for the Ford Transit low roof is 49.5″, medium roof is 64.9″ and high roof is 74.3″. Keep in mind that the doors are 61.7″ wide but that clearance is only for the first 14″ (on the 148″ wb – the extended is about 2 feet more) before the wheel well cuts in and decreases floor width to 54.8″.
But, will a 49.5″ tall box clear the opening, or is that the door opening? Is there a step up to the floor of the cargo area, like there is to the side sliding door?
It should clear, but it depends how wide it is because the clearance slightly tapers towards the outside. If your box is that close to the size limits I’d look at the specific model year to be certain there’s no slight change in dimensions. There’s no step for the rear cargo doors like the sliding door has.
my “box” is my wife in her power scooter, which currently has the top of her head at 51″. I can lower the seat by about 3″, so I need to know if 48″ would clear,
, floor to roof opening. I know the doors open lower than the raised floor.
Ok I think I’m following now. The rear cargo doors are slightly lower than the interior roof. If she’s comfortable ducking a few inches to enter then she’d be able to sit fully upright once inside as the clearance is higher once you get past the door frame.
If you’re looking at the cargo models you’ll have the most interior clearance because there’s nothing on the floors or ceiling – just the sheet metal. Interior height is about 57″ for the low roof. However, if you’re looking at the crew or passenger models they’ll have flooring and headliners so you’ll lose a few inches of interior clearance, although if you only need 51″ you should be fine with any low roof model type.
The Ford Transit low roof will also be easier to drive. They feel a little “tippy” with the higher roofs and blow around a bit in the wind. Mid and High roof’s are also limited in where they can fit – some airports, parking garages and most drive-through lanes don’t have enough clearance.
I’m definitely not an ADA expert – I write about converting vans into campers so this is a bit outside of my niche. Please double check the dimensions for the specific model year before you buy!
I know the mid roof will do the job, but expanding my search with the low roof will give me more buying (used) options.
This photo with the rear doors open may help explain the difference in height clearance between the door frame and interior. This is my 2020 High Roof Transit, so not exactly the same model but generally the same concept:
Thank you Claire. This information has been hard to find, and there are few used transits for sale anywhere close to Abilene Texas. I can’t really travel far from home as my wife requires constant tending. Thanks, again.