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Vauxhall Movano vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (35,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or VW Crafter?

Vauxhall Movano vs VW Crafter: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient

VW Crafter

  • only slightly lighter

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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Movano is markedly cheaper – starting at 35,400 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,730 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Movano uses 7.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Crafter

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 Vauxhall Movano offers clearly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Movano is only slightly faster – reaching 170 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers very slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is only slightly lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter offers very slightly more capacity – up to 18,400 L, about 1,400 L more than the Vauxhall Movano.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries noticeably more – 2,994 kg compared to 2,020 kg. That’s a difference of about 974 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Movano

Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 424 km
Vauxhall Movano
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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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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Vauxhall Movano
VW Crafter

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,400 - 58,900 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
97.8 kWh
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 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,940 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,413 - 6,363 mm
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
2,254 - 2,850 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,000 - 17,000 L
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
560 - 2,020 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, 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 - 279 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
90 - 170 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 - 205 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW
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