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Fiat Ducato vs VW Crafter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (270 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (34300 £ vs 47100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Crafter?

Fiat Ducato

VW Crafter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Ducato has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12801 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Fiat Ducato manages with 7.50 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.40 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

Ducato

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat Ducato has a evident edge – offering 270 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 165 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Fiat Ducato pulls barely noticeable stronger with 450 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Fiat Ducato offers distinct more seating capacity – 3 vs 2.

In curb weight, VW Crafter is slight lighter – 2072 kg compared to 2125 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter performs minimal better – up to 18400 L, which is about 1400 L more than the Fiat Ducato.

When it comes to payload, VW Crafter clearly perceptible takes the win – 2994 kg compared to 2020 kg. That’s a difference of about 974 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Fiat Ducato proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Fiat Ducato is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,300
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 270 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 430 km
Fiat Ducato
VW Crafter

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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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VW Crafter

The VW Crafter is a no-nonsense workhorse that makes hauling and running a mobile business feel almost civilized, with a cabin built for long days and smart storage where you need it. It may not turn heads for glamour, but its sturdy build, straightforward tech and reliable manners mean fewer headaches for owners — a van that prefers to earn your trust rather than demand attention.

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Fiat Ducato
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34300 - 57800 £
Price
47100 - 68800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2125 - 2940 kg
Curb weight
2072 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5413 - 6678 mm
Length
5986 - 7391 mm
Width
2050 - 2100 mm
Width
2040 - 2069 mm
Height
2254 - 2774 mm
Height
2355 - 2830 mm
Max trunk capacity
10000 - 17000 L
Max trunk capacity
9300 - 18400 L
Payload
560 - 2020 kg
Payload
1037 - 2994 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 270 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
320 - 450 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 200 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2017 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

The Fiat Ducato is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.