Volkswagen Crafter
Built: 2006-2026 · Series: CRAFTER
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Volkswagen Crafter – the van in the truck class above 3.5 t: BESTEL, panel-van and pick-up versions with L1 to L3 and H1 to H3, TDI engines from 80 to 130 kW, 3,500 to 7,500 kg gross weight
This page gathers VW Crafter models that are registered as goods vehicles above pure passenger-car registration – Volkswagen's large van in the gross-weight range from 3 to 5 tonnes and beyond. The Crafter reached the market in 2006 as a joint development of Volkswagen and DaimlerChrysler; the first generation up to 2016 was technically largely identical to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and was built by Mercedes-Benz in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, and from the second generation from 2017 the Crafter has been an independent VW design built in Września, Poland, where it is also produced as the MAN TGE. The type designations 30, 32, 35, 46 and 50 denote gross-weight classes, L1 to L3 the wheelbase or body length, H1 to H3 the roof height, BESTEL is the Dutch registration term for the closed panel van, DC and PU denote double cab and pick-up, ASG the automated manual gearbox.
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The register lists here 80 versions with engine outputs from 80 to 130 kW (recorded for 54 models), displacements from 1,968 to 2,490 cm³ across four to six cylinders, unladen weights from 2,065 to 4,662 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 7,500 kg (for 79 models), lengths from 5,750 to 8,700 mm and widths from 1,940 to 2,550 mm.
The Crafter competes in the large-van segment with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit and Iveco Daily and is used in panel-van, combi, dropside and pick-up form as well as with numerous special bodies for trades, furniture transport and as a motorhome base.
On used vans, mileage and the condition of the TDI engines count, along with the state of the dual-clutch or automated gearbox, rust on sills, wheel arches and load floor, the function of driver-assistance systems on younger model years, and the service history on vehicles used intensively for commercial work.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Crafter, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 130 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5correct |
| Displacement | 2,461 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,370 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,662 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6correct |
| Top speed | 138 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 27.9 kW/t (130 kW / 4.7 t)
Stronger than 14% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volkswagen Crafter have?
The Volkswagen Crafter delivers 130 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen Crafter weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,662 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen Crafter?
7,500 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen Crafter have?
5 cylinders, 2,461 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Volkswagen Crafter go?
Top speed is 138 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Crafter?
8,700 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volkswagen Crafter built?
Production years: 2006-2026.
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 16 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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
CRAFTER 120TDI
CRAFTER 2.0 TDI
CRAFTER 2.5 TDI
CRAFTER 3.55-2.5TDI-2FJE2/367
CRAFTER 32
CRAFTER 35 100 TDI
CRAFTER 35 2.5 TDI KASTEN
CRAFTER 35 DoCablw 100 TDI 6-s
CRAFTER 35 HT 2.5 TDI
CRAFTER 35 PAVANMW120TDI
CRAFTER 35 PAVANSL 120 TDI 6-S
CRAFTER 35 PaVanLw120TDI 6-s
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · UK government data (DVLA) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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