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VW Crafter vs SERES 3 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 32,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or SERES 3?

VW Crafter vs SERES 3: Key differences

VW Crafter

  • marginally more power
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SERES 3

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit 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.

SERES 3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,210 £.

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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 VW Crafter offers marginally more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Crafter delivers markedly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: SERES 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, SERES 3 is a bit lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 2,072 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries significantly more – 2,994 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,694 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 3 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.

£32,914
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SERES 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 301 km
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The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Price
32,900 £
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
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
301 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
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Length
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Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Width
1,850 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
300 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
SERES
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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