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Maxus Deliver 9 vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (38,700 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus Deliver 9 or VW Crafter?

Maxus Deliver 9 vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Maxus Deliver 9

  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly more power
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VW Crafter

  • barely more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Deliver 9

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.

Maxus Deliver 9 is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,700 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,375 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Crafter uses 8.4 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 9 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Crafter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Maxus Deliver 9 offers slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers marginally more torque with 410 Nm compared to 375 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Maxus Deliver 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is moderately lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries significantly more – 2,994 kg compared to 1,140 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,854 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maxus Deliver 9 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 £38,700
Deliver 9

Maxus Deliver 9

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 148 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 - 30.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 287 - 358 km
Maxus Deliver 9
VW Crafter

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Maxus Deliver 9

The Maxus Deliver 9 is a no-nonsense cargo hauler that pairs clever practicality with a surprisingly car-like driving feel, making it a smart choice for urban fleets and weekend DIY warriors. It may not stop traffic for looks, but its roomy, sensible interior and dependable demeanour mean you get work done without the drama.

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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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Maxus Deliver 9
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,700 - 60,200 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 - 30.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
287 - 358 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 231 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
2,062 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
-
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
730 - 1,140 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual 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
148 - 204 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 - 19 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
330 - 375 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
108 - 150 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Maxus
Brand
VW
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