Volkswagen Crafter

What is the Volkswagen Crafter?

The Crafter is Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ large van, designed for carrying people or goods and adaptable to a range of working needs. It sits at the larger end of the brand’s commercial-vehicle range, alongside models such as the Transporter.

The first generation arrived in 2006. The second generation brought a new Volkswagen-developed design and is built at the company’s dedicated Crafter plant in Września, Poland.

Volkswagen Crafter generations

Generation I ran from 2006 to 2016, with factory codes 2E and 2F. Generation II began in 2017 and is listed as continuing today, with codes SY and SZ. The change brought a new design and a production site built for the Crafter in Września, Poland.

Engines, power and official economy

EU registration figures cover 2010–2025 and list engines from 1.0 L to 2.5 L, power from 75 kW (102 PS) to 130 kW (177 PS), and diesel, electric, petrol and other fuel classifications. The lowest listed EU consumption is 7.5 L/100 km on the WLTP test. UK and French figures list diesel versions.

UK figures cover 2008–2010 and list 2.5 L diesel engines producing 65 kW (88 PS) to 120 kW (163 PS); the lowest listed figure is 9.5 L/100 km on NEDC. French figures cover 2012–2015 and list diesel power from 80 kW (109 PS) to 120 kW (163 PS), with a lowest consumption of 6.3 L/100 km on NEDC. WLTP and NEDC are different European test procedures, so figures from each test should be read in that context.

Where was the Crafter sold?

Official figures cover the Crafter in the European Union, the United Kingdom and France. EU registration figures span 2010–2025, UK figures cover 2008–2010 and French figures cover 2012–2015. Its configurable van body suits a variety of commercial roles.