VW Grand California alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the VW Grand California, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the VW Grand California and are good next research steps.

from £34,300

Fiat Ducato

Price : 34,300 - 43,900 £
Body Type : Cargo Van
Engine Type : Diesel
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 120 - 140 HP
Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Seats : 3
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 320 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Model : Ducato
Modell : Ducato Kastenwagen 28 L2H1 120 Multijet3, Ducato Kastenwagen 28 L2H2 120 Multijet3, Ducato Maxi Kastenwagen 35 L3H2 140 Multijet3, Ducato Maxi Kastenwagen 40 L3H2 140 Multijet3
CO2 Efficiency Class : G
Trim Level : Easy Pro, teilverglast, teilverglast Automatik
Power kW : 88 - 103 kW
co2 : 198 - 217 g/km
Engine capacity : 2,184 cm3
Curb weight : 2,125 - 2,230 kg
Width : 2,050 mm
Brand : Fiat
Payload : 650 - 2,020 kg

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Fiat Ducato as a suitable alternative to VW Grand California

In the realm of camper vans, the Fiat Ducato and VW Grand California stand out for their unique offerings. The Ducato is often praised for its versatile interior customization options and fuel efficiency, making it an attractive choice for long hauls. Meanwhile, the VW Grand California dazzles with its sleek design and advanced technological features, catering to those who prioritize comfort and modernity on their road adventures.

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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slightly more power
significantly cheaper
substantially lighter

from £41,400

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Price : 41,400 - 55,900 £
Body Type : Bus
Engine Type : Diesel
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 114 - 190 HP
Consumption L/100km : 9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Seats : 2
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 150 - 159 km/h
Torque : 300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4
Model : Sprinter
Modell : Sprinter Tourer Lang Hochdach 3,5t 311 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Lang Hochdach 3,5t 315 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Lang Hochdach 3,5t 317 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Standard Hochdach 3,19t 215 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Standard Hochdach 3,19t 217 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Standard Hochdach 3,5t 315 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Standard Hochdach 3,5t 317 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Standard Normaldach 3,5t 319 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Standard Hochdach 3,5t 319 CDI, Sprinter Tourer Lang Hochdach 3,5t 319 CDI
CO2 Efficiency Class : G
Trim Level : 9G-TRONIC, Pro, Pro 9G-TRONIC, Select, Select 9G-TRONIC, Select Allrad 9G-TRONIC, Pro Allrad 9G-TRONIC
Power kW : 84 - 140 kW
co2 : 244 - 322 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,950 cm3
Curb weight : 2,356 - 2,559 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 71 L
Length : 5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width : 1,993 mm
Height : 2,633 - 2,659 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Payload : 814 - 1,144 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes Sprinter Bus

significantly cheaper
a bit more power
visibly lighter

from £57,500

Mercedes Marco Polo

Price : 57,500 - 82,600 £
Body Type : Bus
Engine Type : Diesel
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km : 7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Seats : 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 7.4 - 10.7 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 188 - 220 km/h
Torque : 380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4 - 5
Model : Marco Polo
Modell : Marco Polo 220 d, Marco Polo 250 d, Marco Polo 300 d
CO2 Efficiency Class : G
Trim Level : Horizon 9G-TRONIC, Horizon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, 9G-TRONIC, 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition Classic 9G-TRONIC, Edition Classic 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW : 120 - 174 kW
co2 : 194 - 218 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,950 cm3
Curb weight : 2,450 - 2,545 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 70 L
Trunk capacity : 670 L
Length : 5,140 mm
Width : 1,928 mm
Height : 1,975 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 4,630 L
Payload : 555 - 650 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes Marco Polo

clearly cheaper
clearly more power
visibly lighter
considerably more trunk space

from £32,800

Kia PV5

Price : 32,800 - 38,900 £
Body Type : Cargo Van, Bus
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 121 - 163 HP
Consumption kWh/100km : 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 295 - 416 km
Seats : 2 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 10.6 - 16.2 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 250 Nm
Model : PV5
Modell : PV5 Cargo L2H1 (51,5 kWh), PV5 Passenger (51,5 kWh), PV5 Cargo L2H1 (71,2 kWh), PV5 Passenger (71,2 kWh)
CO2 Efficiency Class : A
Trim Level : Essential, Plus, Elite
Power kW : 89 - 120 kW
co2 : 0 g/km
Curb weight : 1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity : 1,330 L
Width : 1,895 mm
Brand : Kia
Payload : 455 - 790 kg

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Quick data check: Kia PV5

substantially cheaper
considerably lighter
clearly more trunk space

from £64,700

Ford Nugget

Price : 64,700 - 78,700 £
Body Type : Bus
Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 233 HP
Seats : 4 - 5
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Model : Nugget
Modell : Nugget 320 L1 Aufstelldach 2.0 EcoBlue, Nugget 320 L2 Aufstelldach 2.0 EcoBlue, Nugget 340 L1 Aufstelldach 2.5 Duratec PHEV, Nugget 340 L2 Aufstelldach 2.5 Duratec PHEV, Nugget 320 L2 Hochdach 2.0 EcoBlue
Trim Level : Active, Active Automatik, Active AWD Automatik, Titanium, Titanium Automatik, Titanium AWD Automatik
Power kW : 110 - 171 kW
Engine capacity : 1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Width : 2,032 mm
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Nugget

barely cheaper
clearly more power

from £34,200

Ford Kuga

Price : 34,200 - 46,300 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 243 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 6.8 L/100km
Electric Range : 68 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 7.3 - 9.9 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3 - 4
Model : Kuga
Modell : Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost, Kuga 2.5 FHEV, Kuga 2.5 PHEV, Kuga Active X 1.5 EcoBoost, Kuga Active X 2.5 FHEV, Kuga Active X 2.5 PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, D, B
Trim Level : Titanium, ST-Line, ST-Line X, Sound Edition, Titanium CVT, Titanium Allrad CVT, ST-Line CVT, ST-Line Allrad CVT, ST-Line X CVT, ST-Line X Allrad CVT, Sound Edition CVT, Sound Edition Allrad CVT, Titanium Automatik, ST-Line Automatik, ST-Line X Automatik, Sound Edition Automatik, CVT, Allrad CVT, Automatik
Power kW : 111 - 178 kW
co2 : 55 - 154 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,496 - 2,488 cm3
Curb weight : 1,526 - 1,859 kg
Width : 1,882 mm
Brand : Ford
Payload : 541 - 550 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Kuga

considerably cheaper
noticeably more power
considerably lighter

Direct comparisons

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Fiat Ducato

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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