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Ford Bronco vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or VW Crafter?

Ford Bronco vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • considerably more power
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VW Crafter

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bronco

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Crafter is visibly cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,118 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Crafter uses 8.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Crafter

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 Ford Bronco offers considerably more power – delivering 335 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Bronco delivers visibly more torque with 563 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm more.

Bronco

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: Ford Bronco offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is moderately lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries substantially more – 2,994 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,583 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Bronco is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £58,200
Bronco

Ford Bronco

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Ford Bronco
VW Crafter

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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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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Ford Bronco
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
-
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
563 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
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