Are VW Crafters any good?
Our verdict is simple: the Crafter is exceptionally easy to drive, comfortable with arguably the best cab enivronment of any van on sale, technologically advanced, and it offers a vast load area. It’s not the cheapest large van you can buy.
Which is better VW Crafter or Mercedes Sprinter?
The verdict The Crafter scores particularly well in terms of practicality of its cab, choice of specs and trims, as well as fuel economy. The Sprinter for its part offers a better payload, not to mention superb residual values.
What engine is in the new VW Crafter?
Power comes from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with three different power outputs, although not all Crafter models have the full range of outputs available. First up is a 100bhp engine available only on front-wheel drive vans.
Where are VW Crafters made?
Not only is the Crafter an all-new vehicle, but it’s going to be manufactured at a brand new purpose-built factory in Wrzesnia, Poland.
Is VW Crafter a 4wd?
What we have here is a 2019 Volkswagen Crafter 35 TDI410 with a medium wheelbase, eight-speed automatic and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive is standard, but you can opt for four driven wheels. The floor gets raised up slightly to help accommodate the very long tailshaft, as well as the rear differential.
Are VW Crafters Galvanised?
According to the manufacturer, all VW vans are galvanised.
Is VW Crafter Galvanised?
Is a Crafter the same size as a sprinter?
The Crafter is a lot longer, with maximum load lengths of between 3,450mm and 4,855mm, compared with 2,607mm and 4,300mm on the Sprinter. In terms of weights, gross weights vary between 3.0 and 5.0 tonnes on both models but, as the Sprinter is smaller and therefore weighs less, it can carry more weight.
Is the new VW Crafter Galvanised?
This is, in fact, what makes Volkswagen vehicles stand among its competitors: all VW vehicles except the Polos, are galvanised and protected by a multi-layer paint system. Galvanized steel is a material that is commonly used in metal construction. It offers excellent value for money.
Are the Sprinter and Crafter the same van?
The VW Crafter shares much with the Mercedes Sprinter, and it makes a lot of sense with multiple wheelbase and body options. The Volkswagen Crafter (known internally as the LT3, as it was the replacement for the long-running LT series) was built alongside the Mercedes Sprinter in Germany from 2006 to 2016.
Can you stand up in a VW Crafter?
The interior roof height of a Volkswagen Crafter is 1650mm (H1) – 1940mm (H2) – 2140mm (H3) . If you are of medium height (178cm or 5″10′) you can’t stand up in a Volkswagen Crafter H1. But you can stand up in a Volkswagen Crafter H2 and up.
What can a VW Crafter tow?
Front-wheel drive versions of the VW Crafter can tow between 2,500kg (102ps models) and 3,000kg (140ps and 177ps models). However, with the rear-wheel drive version this goes up as high as 3,500kg. The Crafter also took Best Large Van 2021 in the What Car?