Head to head
Renault Master vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 1.63m (5.5ft) longer and carries 213kg more. The Renault Master tows 500kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 1.63m (5.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 213kg more.
- Towing capacity: the Renault Master tows 500kg more.
- Load volume: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter holds 0.9 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Master | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 848-873 kg (L1H1); 1254-1551 kg (L2H2); 1157-1384 kg (L3H2); 1377 kg (L3H3) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 9.0-10.8 m3 (L2H2); 13.0 m3 (L3H2); 14.8 m3 (L3H3) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Load length | 3225 mm (L2H2); 3855 mm (L3H2/L3H3) | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | up to 3.5 tonnes | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Sources: Renault Master, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Master if...
- you want one that tows 500kg more
The Master's twin-rear-wheel derivatives at 3,500-4,500 kg GVW give it some of the highest payloads in its class, and its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes suits trades that also pull a trailer.
Full Master specifications →Buy or hire the Crafter if...
- you want one that takes loads 1.63m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 213kg more
- you want one that holds 0.9 cubic metres more
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 Renault Master and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 1.63m (5.5ft) longer and carries 213kg more. The Renault Master tows 500kg more. The Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets.; 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..
Which carries more, the Renault Master or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter, by 213kg.
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