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MAN TGE TGE vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The MAN TGE TGE is a large panel van engineered alongside the volkswagen crafter, offered from 3.0t to 5.5t gvw.. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter is a 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 side by side
| MAN TGE TGE | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Load length | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Sources: MAN TGE TGE, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TGE if...
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Full TGE specifications →Buy or hire the Crafter if...
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.
Full Crafter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the MAN TGE TGE and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The MAN TGE TGE is a large panel van engineered alongside the Volkswagen Crafter, offered from 3.0t to 5.5t GVW.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter is a large panel van offered from 3.0t to 5.0t GVW, VW's rival to the Sprinter and Transit..
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