Model against model
MAN TGE TGE vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| MAN TGE TGE | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Load length | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full MAN TGE TGE figures and full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter figures.
Choose the TGE if...
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Figures cover front-wheel-drive 3.5t derivatives across Standard, Long and Extra Long wheelbases and roof heights, plus all-wheel-drive 3.5t and rear-wheel-drive 5.0-5.5t derivatives; the 5.0t+ derivatives require a category C1 licence.
Full specifications →Choose the Crafter if...
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.
Figures cover Medium, Long and Long Maxi wheelbases at 3,500 kg (CR35) and 5,000 kg (CR50) GVW; a 3,000 kg CR30 entry derivative and chassis cab/double cab bodies carry different payloads.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MAN TGE TGE and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
MAN TGE TGE: The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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