Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Crafter
Large panel van offered from 3.0t to 5.0t GVW, VW's rival to the Sprinter and Transit.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Payload (Medium CR35, 3.5t) | 1061-1229 kg |
| Payload (Long CR35, 3.5t) | 881-1117 kg |
| Payload (Medium CR50, 5.0t) | 2352-2410 kg |
| Load volume (Medium) | 9.9-11.3 m3 |
| Load volume (Long) | 14.4-16.1 m3 |
| Load volume (Long Maxi) | 16.4-18.4 m3 |
| Load length (Long Maxi) | 4855 mm |
| Towing capacity (3.5t models) | up to 3000 kg braked |
| Towing capacity (5.0t CR50) | up to 3500 kg braked |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Before you quote these figures
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.
Who uses it
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.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the Crafter is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Looking for one?
Most companies carry several makes and advertise none of them. Find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
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