Model against model
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
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
| Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Load volume | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Towing capacity | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter figures and full Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter figures.
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 →Choose the Transporter if...
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Figures cover the standard-roof SWB and LWB panel van; the diesel range spans multiple TDI power outputs and the fully electric ID. Buzz Cargo derivative has a lower payload ceiling.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
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. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter: The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
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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