Model against model
Vauxhall Movano 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
| Vauxhall Movano | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1450 kg (L2H1, 3.5t diesel); 1375 kg (L3H2, 3.5t diesel); 2030 kg (L4H2 Heavy, 4.25t diesel); 1480 kg (L3H2, 4.25t electric) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 10.0 m3 (L2H1); 13.0-15.0 m3 (L3H2/L3H3); 17.0 m3 (L4H3) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | 2500 kg (diesel, standard); 3000 kg (diesel, Heavy) | 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 Vauxhall Movano figures and full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter figures.
Choose the Movano if...
The Movano mirrors the Renault Master's engineering and payload spread, and its Heavy derivatives at 4.25t GVW give UK fleets a way to boost payload past 2 tonnes without a driver needing a C1 licence upgrade beyond the standard 3.5t threshold on the base models.
Figures span L2-L4 lengths, H1-H3 roof heights and 3.5t/4.25t GVW derivatives in both diesel and electric; drivers of the 4.25t derivatives need a category C1 licence as these exceed the standard 3,500 kg car-licence limit.
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 Vauxhall Movano and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
Vauxhall Movano: The Movano mirrors the Renault Master's engineering and payload spread, and its Heavy derivatives at 4.25t GVW give UK fleets a way to boost payload past 2 tonnes without a driver needing a C1 licence upgrade beyond the standard 3.5t threshold on the base models. 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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