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VW Crafter vs Aston Martin Vanquish comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 835 HP), boot space and price (47100 £ vs 325700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or Aston Martin Vanquish?

VW Crafter vs Aston Martin Vanquish: Key differences

VW Crafter

  • clearly cheaper
  • decisively more efficient

Aston Martin Vanquish

  • convincingly more power
  • barely noticeable lighter

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

Crafter

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.

VW Crafter has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47100 £ , while the Aston Martin Vanquish costs 325700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 278590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Crafter manages with 8.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Aston Martin Vanquish with 13.70 L. The difference is about 5.30 L per 100 km.

Vanquish

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 Vanquish has a convincingly edge – offering 835 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 658 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Aston Martin Vanquish performs clearly better – reaching 345 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Aston Martin Vanquish pulls significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 590 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In curb weight, Aston Martin Vanquish is barely noticeable lighter – 1910 kg compared to 2072 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Crafter is decisively ahead 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.

VW Crafter
Aston Martin Vanquish

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from about £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

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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Aston Martin Vanquish

The Aston Martin Vanquish wraps brutal power in impossibly elegant coachwork, turning every commute into a cinematic entrance. It’s a driver’s car that pampers with sumptuous finishes while subtly reminding you that discretion was never part of its vocabulary.

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VW Crafter
Aston Martin Vanquish

Costs and Consumption

Price
47100 - 68800 £
Price
325700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L
Consumption L/100km
13.70 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
220 - 342 g/km
co2
312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2072 - 2810 kg
Curb weight
1910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
248 L
Length
5986 - 7391 mm
Length
4850 mm
Width
2040 - 2069 mm
Width
2044 mm
Height
2355 - 2830 mm
Height
1290 mm
Max trunk capacity
9300 - 18400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1037 - 2994 kg
Payload
-

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
835 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.30 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
345 km/h
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
614 kW
Engine capacity
1968 cm3
Engine capacity
5204 cm3

General

Model Year
2017 - 2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the VW Crafter have?

The VW Crafter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.