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Eurovan

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.

cargo/living area comparison

ModelHeight1)LengthWidth at belt lineWidth between wheelwellsCargo volume
NV75“120”70.2“54”323.1'2)
Promaster76“123”3), 144“4), 160”5) 74“56”406'6), 459'7), 529.7'8)
Sprinter77.8“9)128.5”10), 169.311), 185.3“12)70.1”13)53.1“371'14), 494'15), 547'16)
Transit72”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)
Express52.9”28), 53.4“29)124.6”30), 146.2“31)52.7”32)239.7'33), FIXME, 284.4'34)

During some model years fleet Sprinters have been available with a fiberglass-reinforced plastic 84” Mega / Super High roof.35)36) 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.37) A composite roof would also be susceptible to overhead limb damage in forested areas.

off pavement comparison

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.

ModelGround clearanceapproach angledeparture angleturning circle
NV8.1“38)17.8°39)16.7°40)45.2'41)
Express 25007.1”42), 7.7“43)°°49.2'44), 54.5'45)
E2507.0”30°46)16°47)48.6'48)
Promaster6.9“ at rear axle18.6°20°36'49), 46.8'50)
Sprinter6.9”51)19°52)13°53)42'54), 47'55)
Transit6.0“56), 6.1”57)58) at rear shock mounts.?~18°59)39.2'60), 56.4'61)

capacity comparison

Modelfuel tank
E-25033 gal62). Optional aux tap.
Express31 gal 63)
NV28 gal64)
Promaster24.0 gal.65). Tapped for aux fuel use.
Sprinter26.4 gal.66)
Transit25.0 gal flex-fuel.67) Tapped for aux fuel use.

total Cost of Ownership comparison

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.

warranty comparison

ModelBasicPowertrainMiscTransferableRoadside AssistanceTowing to nearest service
NV5yr/100,000mi68)5yr/100,000mi69)5yr/unlimited body rust70)yes71)3yr/36,000mi72)yes73)
Promaster3yr/36,000mi5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.n/aYes74)5yr/100,000miyes75)
Sprinter3yr/36,000mi5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.76)5yr/100,000mi on body rustyes77)3yr/36,000miyes78)
Transit3yr/36,000mi5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.79)n/aYes80)5yr/100,000miup to 35mi81)

how people chose their eurovan

These are not lists of pros/cons. They are stated reasons (correct or otherwise) people gave for purchasing one platform over the others.

  • Transit
    • American made
    • nationwide serviceability
    • best selling eurovan in the US
    • looks (over Promaster and NV)
    • gas engine option (over Sprinter)
    • ride
    • cost and durability (over Sprinter)
    • MPG (over NV and gas Transits)
    • cargo area (over NV)
    • square cargo walls (over Sprinter)
    • Hatred of FIAT (over Promaster)
    • ecoboost
  • Promaster
    • availability of conversion accessories
    • interior height (over Transit mid-roof)
    • looks (over Transit)
    • interior width
    • interior wall squareness
    • longer wheelbase (over Transit)
    • off-the shelf gas Pentastar and transmission.
    • low step-in height
    • turning radius
    • shorter rear overhang (over Transit)
    • forward visibility
    • front wheel drive
    • automated manual on diesel version
  • Sprinter
    • factory 4×4 available
    • fit and finish
    • T1N models can be purchased cheap
    • options for diesel powered heaters
  • NV
    • lowest purchase price
    • available V8
    • seats and cockpit
    • interior width (over Transit)
    • built on truck platform
    • heavier duty
    • reliability
    • towing ability
    • normal hood length easier for DIY repairs and maintenance

high roof inspection

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.

1)
at ribs
3)
136WB
4)
159WB
5)
159WB Extended
6)
136WB high roof
7)
159WB high roof
8)
159WB Extended high roof
9) , 18)
high roof
10)
144WB
11)
170WB, longest non-extended body
12)
170WB Extended
14)
144WB high roof
15)
171WB high roof, largest volume non-extended body
16)
171WB Extended high roof
17)
mid roof
19)
130WB
20)
148WB
21)
148WB Extended
24)
130WB medium roof
25)
148WB medium roof
26)
148WB high roof
27)
148WB Extended high roof
56)
RWB
57)
LWB
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