Diesel · 2006–2026
Volkswagen Crafter
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Crafter. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.2 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.2 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 29 mpg
- On a full tank
- 914 km
- 75 L tank
What a Crafter costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $19.21 per 100 km | $2,113 |
| Australia | $2.86/L diesel | $23.50 per 100 km | $2,608 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £26.39 per 100 miles | £1,847 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $21.64 per 100 miles | $2,922 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 9.3 L/100km | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 9.6 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 9.7 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 9.9 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Crafter questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Crafter?
The 2026 Volkswagen Crafter uses 8.2 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Crafter cost to run a year?
At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $2,113 in New Zealand, $2,608 in Australia, £1,847 in United Kingdom, $2,922 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Crafter go on a full tank?
About 914 km (568 miles) from its 75 L tank at its official fuel use.
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