Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Transit Connect III vs Mercedes-Benz Citan W420: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Height Citan W420 54 mm2 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:25 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The Transit Connect III is 2 mm0.1 in longer and 54 mm2 in lower than the Citan W420. Its wheelbase is 39 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Transit Connect III | Citan W420 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,500 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,500 mm | 4,498 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,498 mm | +2 mm+0.1 in |
| Width | 1,855 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,855 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Height | 1,856 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,856 mm | 1,910 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,910 mm | −54 mm−2 in −2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,755 mm | 2,716 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,716 mm | +39 mm+2 in +1.4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,477–1,694 kg3,256–3,735 lb3,256–3,735 lb1,477–1,694 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Transit Connect III
- Single garage
- Tight 1,000 mm3 ft 3 in to spare in length, 573 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 500 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 323 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Transit Connect III or the Mercedes-Benz Citan W420?
They are practically the same size. The Transit Connect III is 2 mm longer and 54 mm lower than the Citan W420. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer.
Will the Ford Transit Connect III and the Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Transit Connect III fits, but it is tight to get out (1,000 mm to spare in length, 573 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
