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Jaguar I-Pace vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or VW Crafter?

Jaguar I-Pace vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
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VW Crafter

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

I-Pace

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.

VW Crafter is significantly cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,076 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Jaguar I-Pace offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Jaguar I-Pace is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers substantially more torque with 696 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 286 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Jaguar I-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is barely lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter offers significantly more capacity – up to 18,400 L, about 16,947 L more than the Jaguar I-Pace.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries significantly more – 2,994 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,550 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace is decisively ahead 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 km
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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,682 mm
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
444 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
400 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
696 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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