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VW Crafter vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or Morgan Plus Four?

VW Crafter vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

VW Crafter

  • noticeably cheaper
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Morgan Plus Four

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Crafter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,790 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Morgan Plus Four uses 7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Crafter with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Plus Four

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 Morgan Plus Four offers noticeably more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers only slightly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is substantially lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 1,063 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Morgan Plus Four 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 £65,900
Plus Four

Morgan Plus Four

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7 - 7.3 L/100km
VW Crafter
Morgan Plus Four

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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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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VW Crafter
Morgan Plus Four

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
220 - 342 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Length
-
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
VW
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Morgan
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