Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT
Built: 2018 · Series: CRAFTER
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VW Crafter – first generation based on the Sprinter, built by Daimler in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde: 65 to 130 kW, TDI four-cylinder engines, 2,310 to 2,945.5 kg kerb weight, 4Motion all-wheel-drive variant
The VW Crafter has been Volkswagen's heavy van range since 2006, based on the platform of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; Daimler built the first Crafter generation as a technical sister model of the Sprinter for Volkswagen at the Mercedes-Benz plants in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde. 4Motion denotes the all-wheel-drive variant, TDI the turbocharged diesel engines, and LM-350N-2.5TDI-2EKE2 the wheelbase, engine and equipment combination of a panel van.
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The register lists 6 versions with 65 to 130 kW, TDI four-cylinder engines from 1,968 to 2,461 cc, kerb weights of 2,310 to 2,945.5 kg, a consistent 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight, lengths of 5,910 to 7,035 mm and widths of 1,993 to 2,200 mm.
With the shared-platform strategy, Volkswagen was able to enter the heavy-van segment without developing its own vehicle; the Crafter, as a near-identical technical twin, competed directly with the Sprinter and, thanks to VW's dense dealer network, was especially popular with fleet and rental customers.
When buying used, as with the Sprinter, check for rust at the sliding door rails, load sill and underbody, the condition of the timing belt or timing chain depending on the engine variant, and the function of the automatic gearbox, plus on 4Motion models the condition of the all-wheel-drive transfer coupling; since the underlying technology is identical to the Sprinter's, parts are available through both brand networks.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Crafter, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 130 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,968 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,035 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,726 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 47.7 kW/t (130 kW / 2.7 t)
Stronger than 89% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT have?
The Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT delivers 130 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,726 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT have?
4 cylinders, 1,968 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT?
7,035 mm × 2,200 mm.
When was the Volkswagen Vw VW CRAFTER AUT built?
Production years: 2018.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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