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SERES 3 vs VW Crafter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (163 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (31600 £ vs 47100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or VW Crafter?

SERES 3

VW Crafter

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

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.

SERES 3 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31600 £, while the VW Crafter costs 47100 £. That’s a price difference of around 15487 £.

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 VW Crafter has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 177 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the VW Crafter performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 165 km/h, while the SERES 3 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Crafter pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 410 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 110 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: SERES 3 offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, SERES 3 is somewhat lighter – 1765 kg compared to 2072 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Crafter convincingly takes the win – 2994 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 2694 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the SERES 3 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

about £31,637
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SERES 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 kWh
  • Electric Range : 301 km
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SERES 3
VW Crafter

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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31600 £
Price
47100 - 68800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
1765 kg
Curb weight
2072 - 2810 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4385 mm
Length
5986 - 7391 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
2040 - 2069 mm
Height
1650 mm
Height
2355 - 2830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9300 - 18400 L
Payload
300 kg
Payload
1037 - 2994 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
155 km/h
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2017 - 2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SERES
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the SERES 3?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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