Renault Trafic Transporter vs VW Crafter – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Renault Trafic Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the VW Crafter costs 47100 £. That’s a price difference of around 13923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Transporter manages with 6.60 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.40 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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 VW Crafter has a barely noticeable edge – offering 177 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Transporter performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 180 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter pulls minimal stronger with 410 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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: Renault Trafic Transporter offers decisively more seating capacity – 6 vs 2.

In curb weight, the Renault Trafic Transporter is slightly lighter – 1848 kg compared to 2072 kg. The difference is around 224 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter performs clearly better – up to 18400 L, which is about 9500 L more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

When it comes to payload, VW Crafter convincingly takes the win – 2994 kg compared to 1222 kg. That’s a difference of about 1772 kg.

Our conclusion: The Renault Trafic Transporter proves to be has the upper hand and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Renault Trafic Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.