Model against model
Renault Trafic 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
| Renault Trafic | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Load length | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Renault Trafic figures and full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter figures.
Choose the Trafic if...
The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Figures are for standard-roof (H1) van bodies in L1 and L2 lengths; a crew-cab derivative with a shorter load bay is also offered.
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 Renault Trafic and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
Renault Trafic: The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van. 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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