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VW Crafter vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

VW Crafter vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

VW Crafter

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Crafter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Crafter is substantially cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 281,161 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Crafter uses 8.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 593 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is substantially faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 175 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 900 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

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: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is barely lighter – 1,945 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries substantially more – 2,994 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,574 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Crafter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £47,100
Crafter

VW Crafter

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
220 - 342 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Length
4,715 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the VW Crafter?

The VW Crafter is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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