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VW Crafter vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

VW Crafter vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

VW Crafter

  • visibly cheaper
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally 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 visibly cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,847 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Range Rover Velar

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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers significantly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers noticeably more torque with 650 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is marginally lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries clearly more – 2,994 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,407 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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.

from £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
VW Crafter
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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VW Crafter
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
220 - 342 g/km
co2
103 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Length
-
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
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