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A Eurovan is a van that was designed for a European or world market rather than for the U.S. market.
Examples include:
Eurovans can often be ordered with an OEM high roof for standing room. Small turbodiesel engines are sometimes available for a premium.
The Eurovans' appearance can be polarizing, some in the U.S. market regarding them as weird or ugly looking. High roof models can appear top-heavy.
Model | Height1) | Length | Width at belt line | Width between wheelwells | Cargo volume |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NV | 75“ | 120” | 70.2“ | 54” | 323.1'2) |
Promaster | 76“ | 123”3), 144“4), 160”5) | 74“ | 56” | 406'6), 459'7), 529.7'8) |
Sprinter | 77.8“9) | 128.5”10), 169.311), 185.3“12) | 70.1”13) | 53.1“ | 371'14), 494'15), 547'16) |
Transit | 72”17), 81.5“18) | 125”19), 141“20), 171”21) | 70.222) | 54.8“23) | 317.3'24), 363.9'25), 411.4'26), 496.0'27) |
Express | 52.9”28), 53.4“29) | 124.6”30), 146.2“31) | ![]() | 52.7”32) | 239.7'33), ![]() |
E250 | 55.3”35) | 122“36), 142”37) | 52.5“38) |
During some model years fleet Sprinters have been available with a fiberglass-reinforced plastic 84“ Mega / Super High roof.39)40) There is some concern that the Mega roof may be unsuitable for camping due to an inability to support roof vents, A/C, solar mounts, etc.41) A composite roof would also be susceptible to overhead limb damage in forested areas.
The approach and departure angles tells you how steep a grade you can drive onto or off without dragging the front or rear end, usually the bumper. Receiver hitches will usually reduce departure angle.
Model | Ground clearance | approach angle | departure angle | turning circle |
---|---|---|---|---|
NV | 8.1”42) | 17.8°43) | 16.7°44) | 45.2'45) |
Express 2500 | 7.1“46), 7.7”47) | ° | ° | 49.2'48), 54.5'49) |
E250 | 7.0“ | 30°50) | 16°51) | 48.6'52) |
Promaster | 6.9” at rear axle | 18.6° | 20° | 36'53), 46.8'54) |
Sprinter | 6.9“55) | 19°56) | 13°57) | 42'58), 47'59) |
Transit | 6.0”60), 6.1“61)62) at rear shock mounts. | ? | ~18°63) | 39.2'64), 56.4'65) |
Some calculations of gas Eurovans based on NADA information, originally from this blog post. Sprinter left out but Express included; it was not a Eurovan-specific post.
Model | Basic | Powertrain | Misc | Transferable | Roadside Assistance | Towing to nearest service |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NV | 5yr/100,000mi72) | 5yr/100,000mi73) | 5yr/unlimited body rust74) | yes75) | 3yr/36,000mi76) | yes77) |
Promaster | 3yr/36,000mi | 5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain. | n/a | Yes78) | 5yr/100,000mi | yes79) |
Sprinter | 3yr/36,000mi | 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.80) | 5yr/100,000mi on body rust | yes81) | 3yr/36,000mi | yes82) |
Transit | 3yr/36,000mi | 5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.83) | n/a | Yes84) | 5yr/100,000mi | up to 35mi85) |
These are not lists of pros/cons. They are stated reasons (correct or otherwise) people gave for purchasing one platform over the others.
Bring a ladder or use a vantage point to inspect the top of any high roof vehicle before purchase. It may help you find undisclosed damage.