Model against model
Peugeot Boxer 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
| Peugeot Boxer | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1570 kg (L2H1, 335); 1495 kg (L3H2, 335); 1410 kg (L4H2, 435); 1865 kg (L4H2, 440, 4.005t); 690 kg (e-Boxer, L3H2 electric) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 10 m3 (L2H1); 13 m3 (L3H2); 15-17 m3 (L4H2/L4H3) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | up to 3000 kg braked (335/435, 3.5t GVW); 2500 kg braked (440, 4.005t GVW) | 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 Peugeot Boxer figures and full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter figures.
Choose the Boxer if...
The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms.
Figures cover BlueHDi diesel panel van derivatives across L1-L4 lengths and H1-H3 heights, plus the 440 (4,005 kg GVW) and e-Boxer electric variants; drivers of the 440 derivative need a category C1 licence as it exceeds 3,500 kg.
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 Peugeot Boxer and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
Peugeot Boxer: The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms. 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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