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VW Crafter vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or Bentley Continental Convertible?

VW Crafter vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

VW Crafter

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Crafter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Crafter is considerably cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 165,104 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Crafter uses 8.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 Bentley Continental Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Continental Convertible is significantly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 153 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Bentley Continental Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is somewhat lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 263 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries clearly more – 2,994 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,529 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
VW Crafter
Bentley Continental Convertible

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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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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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VW Crafter
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
220 - 342 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 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
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Length
4,850 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Bentley
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