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SsangYong Tivoli vs VW Crafter comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Tivoli or VW Crafter?

SsangYong Tivoli vs VW Crafter: Key differences

SsangYong Tivoli

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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VW Crafter

  • only slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tivoli

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.

SsangYong Tivoli is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,704 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Tivoli uses 7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 VW Crafter offers only slightly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Tivoli is marginally faster – reaching 181 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers visibly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Tivoli

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: SsangYong Tivoli offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is significantly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 697 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter offers significantly more capacity – up to 18,400 L, about 16,960 L more than the SsangYong Tivoli.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries substantially more – 2,994 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,539 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Tivoli has only a minor advantage 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 £21,400
Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 8.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
161 - 191 g/km
co2
220 - 342 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Payload
425 - 455 kg
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-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
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the SsangYong Tivoli?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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