Head to head
Fiat Professional Scudo vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 1.19m (4ft) longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 1.19m (4ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Fiat Professional Scudo | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Load volume | 6.6 m3 | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Payload | 1.4 ton | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load length | 3.67 m (Standard, with load-through bulkhead); 4.02 m (Maxi, with load-through bulkhead) | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Sources: Fiat Professional Scudo, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Scudo if...
A mid-size panel van for trades, couriers and fleets that need more room than a compact van without stepping up to a large van. The load-through bulkhead helps with long items such as pipe, ladders and trim.
Full Scudo specifications →Buy or hire the Crafter if...
- you want one that takes loads 1.19m (4ft) longer
The Crafter's wide GVW range, up to a 5.0t CR50 derivative, lets it cover jobs that would otherwise need a 7.5t truck, and it is commonly chosen by fleets that also want a driver-friendly cab.
Full Crafter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fiat Professional Scudo and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 1.19m (4ft) longer. The Fiat Professional Scudo is a medium panel van with load-through bulkhead, diesel or electric (E-Scudo); the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter is a large panel van offered from 3.0t to 5.0t GVW, VW's rival to the Sprinter and Transit..
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