Diesel · 2006–2026

Volkswagen Crafter

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Crafter. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 7.7 L/100km.

Volkswagen Crafter in white
Fuel use
7.7 L/100km
2024 official
On a full tank
970 km
75 L tank
Seats
8

What a Crafter costs to run

At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.34/L diesel$18.09 per 100 km$1,990
Australia$2.87/L diesel$22.15 per 100 km$2,458
United Kingdom£2.00/L diesel£24.84 per 100 miles£1,739
United States$6.20/gal diesel$20.38 per 100 miles$2,751

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Crafter (2nd generation), 2017–2027

Specs for the 2.0 TDI LWB van; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Van
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
Crafter (2nd generation)
Built
2017-2027
Seats
3
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
5,986 mm
Width
2,040 mm
Wheelbase
3,640 mm
Kerb weight
2,090 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
103 kW
Torque
340 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
75 L
Uses AdBlue
Yes

Crafter (1st generation), 2006–2016

Specs for the 2.5 TDI LWB van; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Van
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
Crafter (1st generation)
Built
2006-2016
Seats
3
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
5,905 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Wheelbase
3,665 mm
Kerb weight
2,000 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Cylinders
5
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
100 kW
Torque
340 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
75 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Diesel8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2025Diesel8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2024Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2023Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2022Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2021Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2020Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2019Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2018Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2017Diesel8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2016Diesel9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2015Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2014Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2013Diesel9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2012Diesel9.3 L/100km31 mpg25 mpg—
2011Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Diesel9.6 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2009Diesel9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2008Diesel9.7 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2007Diesel10.0 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2006Diesel9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—

Volkswagen Crafter questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Crafter?

The 2024 Volkswagen Crafter uses 7.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volkswagen Crafter cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $1,990 in New Zealand, $2,458 in Australia, £1,739 in United Kingdom, $2,751 in United States.

How far does a Volkswagen Crafter go on a full tank?

About 970 km from its 75 L tank at its official fuel use.

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