Head to head
Vauxhall Vivaro vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 2.34m (7.5ft) longer. The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 112kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 2.34m (7.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Vauxhall Vivaro carries 112kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Vauxhall Vivaro | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1173 kg (Medium, diesel 120hp); 1326 kg (Medium, diesel 150hp manual); 1121-1294 kg (Long/XL, diesel); 1210 kg (electric, Medium) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | 5.3 m3 (Medium); 6.1 m3 (Long/XL) | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Load length | 2512 mm (floor (Medium)); 2862 mm (floor (Long/XL)) | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | 2500 kg braked (diesel, 150hp) | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Sources: Vauxhall Vivaro, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Vivaro if...
- you want one that carries 112kg more
The Vivaro is Vauxhall's medium-van answer to the Transit Custom, with Medium and Long/XL body lengths and a battery-electric option aimed at fleets moving to zero-emission urban delivery.
Full Vivaro specifications →Buy or hire the Crafter if...
- you want one that takes loads 2.34m (7.5ft) longer
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 Vauxhall Vivaro and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter takes loads 2.34m (7.5ft) longer. The Vauxhall Vivaro carries 112kg more. The Vauxhall Vivaro is a medium panel van built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic, offered in diesel and electric.; 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 Vauxhall Vivaro or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Vauxhall Vivaro, by 112kg.
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