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Volkswagen Crafter
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Also calledMercedes-Benz Sprinter (Second Gen)
MAN TGE
Volkswagen Grand California
Torsus Terrastorm
Production2006–present
Assembly
  • From 2016: Poland, Września (Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o.o., Września Plant)
  • Previously: Germany, Düsseldorf (Daimler AG Werk Düsseldorf)
  • Germany: Ludwigsfelde (Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde)
DesignerLaurent Boulay
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle (M)
Body style
LayoutFF layout
FR layout
PlatformMNB (Modular Light Commercial Vehicle platform) Second generation
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L I4 TDI with DPF
2.5 L I5 TDI with DPF
Electric motor100 kW (136.0 PS; 134.1 hp) synchronous permanent magnet AC motor
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • SWB: 3,250 mm (128.0 in)
  • MWB: 3,665 mm (144.3 in)
  • LWB: 4,325 mm (170.3 in)
Length
5,245 mm (206.5 in) – 6,930 mm (272.8 in)
  • Chassis Double Cab LWB:
  • 6,680 mm (263.0 in)
  • 6,840 mm (269.3 in)
  • 6,845 mm (269.5 in)
  • Chassis Double Cab MWB:
  • 5,870 mm (231.1 in)
  • 6,085 mm (239.6 in)
  • 6,140 mm (241.7 in)
  • Chassis Double Cab SWB:
  • 5,305 mm (208.9 in)
  • 5,560 mm (218.9 in)
  • Chassis Single Cab LWB:
  • 6,680 mm (263.0 in)
  • 6,845 mm (269.5 in)
  • 6,930 mm (272.8 in)
  • Chassis Single Cab MWB:
  • 5,870 mm (231.1 in)
  • 6,020 mm (237.0 in)
  • 6,085 mm (239.6 in)
  • Chassis Single Cab SWB:
  • 5,305 mm (208.9 in)
  • 5,570 mm (219.3 in)
  • LWB:
  • 7,345 mm (289.2 in)
  • 6,940 mm (273.2 in)
  • MWB:
  • 5,910 mm (232.7 in)
  • SWB:
  • 5,245 mm (206.5 in)
WidthVans:
1,993 mm (78.5 in)
Pickup Trucks:
2,426 mm (95.5 in)
2,682 mm (105.6 in)
Height
2,365 mm (93.1 in) – 3,050 mm (120.1 in)
Chassis Double Cab LWB:
2,420 mm (95.3 in)
2,405 mm (94.7 in)
Chassis Double Cab MWB:
2,440 mm (96.1 in)
2,425 mm (95.5 in)
Chassis Double Cab SWB:
2,365 mm (93.1 in) (also Chassis Single Cab SWB)
2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Chassis Single Cab LWB:
2,385 mm (93.9 in)
2,395 mm (94.3 in)
Chassis Single Cab MWB:
2,410 mm (94.9 in)
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
LWB:
3,055 mm (120.3 in) (with roof)
3,050 mm (120.1 in) (with roof)
2,715 mm (106.9 in)
2,825 mm (111.2 in)
2,820 mm (111.0 in)
MWB:
2,720 mm (107.1 in) (with roof)
3,050 mm (120.1 in) (with roof)
2,820 mm (111.0 in) (with roof)
2,435 mm (95.9 in)
2,535 mm (99.8 in)
SWB:
2,435 mm (95.9 in)
2,725 mm (107.3 in) (with roof)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Transporter LT

The Volkswagen Crafter are vans made from 2006 to the present day by Volkswagen.

MAN Truck & Bus make the same van called the MAN TGE.[1]

Volkswagen and Daimler used to make the Crafter together but this stopped in 2017.[2][3][4][5]

First generation (2006–2017)

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Volkswagen and Daimler made the first generation Crafter from 2006 to 2017.

Engines

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Engines (2006–2011)
Model Engine type Power rpm Torque rpm European

emission

standards

2.5 TDI CR 2,459 cc (150 cu in) I5 turbo 88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp) 3500 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) 2000 Euro 4
88 PS (65 kW; 87 hp) 3300 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 1900–2300 Euro 5 EEV
109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) 3500 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) 2000 Euro 4
109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) 3300 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) 1900–2300 Euro 5 EEV
136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) 3500 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) 2000 Euro 4
136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) 3500 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) 2000 Euro 5 EEV
163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) 3500 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) 2000 Euro 4
163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) 3500 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) 2200 Euro 5 EEV

Awards

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The Crafter has won a number of motor industry awards, including:

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  • Volkswagen Crafter (before improvements)
    Volkswagen Crafter (before improvements)
  • Volkswagen Crafter rear (before improvements)
    Volkswagen Crafter rear (before improvements)
  • Volkswagen Crafter minibus (before improvements)
    Volkswagen Crafter minibus (before improvements)

Improvements (2011–2017)

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In 2011, the Crafter was improved, It had a new grille and new engines.[7]

Engines

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Engines (2011–2017)
Model Engine type Power rpm Torque rpm European

emission

standards

2.0 TDI CR 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 turbo 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) 3500 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) 1500–2250 Euro 5b
136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) 3500 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) 1500–2250 Euro 5b
2.0 BiTDI CR 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) 4000 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) 1500–2250 Euro 5b
  • Volkswagen Crafter (after improvements)
    Volkswagen Crafter (after improvements)
  • Volkswagen Crafter rear (after improvements)
    Volkswagen Crafter rear (after improvements)

Second generation (2017–present)

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2017 Volkswagen Crafter
2017 Volkswagen Crafter rear

Volkswagen has made the second generation Crafter from 2017 to the present day.

Engines

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Engines (2017–)
Model Engine type Power rpm Torque rpm European

emission

standards

2.0 TDI CR 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 turbo 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) 3500 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) 1500–2250 Euro 6
114 PS (84 kW; 112 hp) 3500 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) 1500–2250 Euro 6
140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) 3500 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) 1575–2250 Euro 6
2.0 BiTDI CR 179 PS (132 kW; 177 hp) 3600 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) 1800 Euro 6

e-Crafter

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From 2016 to the present day, Volkswagen make an electric van called the e-Crafter.[8]

Grand California

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From 2019 to the present day, Volkswagen make a motorhome called the California XXL.[9][10]

MAN TGE

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From 2017 to the present day, MAN Truck & Bus make the same van called the MAN TGE, It can be built as a van, tipper, dropside or crew cab vehicle.[11]

MAN eTGE

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From 2018 to the present day, MAN Truck & Bus make a electric van called the MAN eTGE.[12]

  • Volkswagen Crafter front
    Volkswagen Crafter front
  • Volkswagen Crafter rear
    Volkswagen Crafter rear
  • MAN TGE
    MAN TGE

References

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  1. ↑ "MAN TGE FIRST PICS AND RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED". 11 August 2016. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "2017 Volkswagen Crafter". 1 August 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "New 2017 Volkswagen Crafter van launches with new looks and more tech". 8 September 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "New 2017 Volkswagen Crafter Debuts with FWD Option, US Market Entry Possible". 28 July 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "All-new 2016 VW Crafter revealed in full". 9 September 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "Awards for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi and Crafter Chassis Cab - Easier Motoring". Easier Inc. Easier.com. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
  7. ↑ Campbell, Tim. "First drive: Volkswagen Crafter". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  8. ↑ Kane, Mark (24 September 2016). "Volkswagen Unveils e-Crafter Electric Van: 124 Mile Range, Arrives In 2017". InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  9. ↑ "Volkswagen Grand California campervan makes UK debut - full details including engines and first pricing info". Parkers. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  10. ↑ Robbins, Alex (16 May 2019). "Volkswagen Grand California review: the ultimate luxury camper van". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  11. ↑ "MAN TGE". Aquila Truck Centres.
  12. ↑ "MAN eTGE – emissionsfrei zum Kunden.". mantruckandbus.com. 22 March 2018.

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