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VW Crafter vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or Hyundai IONIQ 6?

VW Crafter vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Key differences

VW Crafter

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Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,082 £.

IONIQ 6

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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 473 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers clearly 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: Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is very slightly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries substantially more – 2,994 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,556 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 487 - 680 km
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The Hyundai IONIQ 6 glides down the road with a poise that feels more runway model than commuter car, its sleek silhouette promising efficiency without trying too hard. Inside, a calm, minimalist cabin packed with clever, usable tech makes it a compelling choice for buyers who want electric motoring that's smart, stylish and quietly practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Price
39,000 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
487 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
220 - 342 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
371 - 401 L
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Length
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Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg
Payload
386 - 438 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Hyundai
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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