Ford Transit Van
0/5 (0)
$64,140
Manufacturer's List Price (MLP)
Excludes on-road costs
Volkswagen Crafter Van
0/5 (0)
$59,990
Recommended Retail Price (RRP)
Excludes on-road costs

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

Transit Van
Overview
Crafter Van
2014
Year
2017 - Present
1995
Engine
1968
121
Power
—
Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
3
Seating
3

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Transit Van
Specification
Crafter Van
1995
Engine Capacity
1968
EcoBlue
Engine Code
DAW
Inline
Cylinder Configuration
Inline
4
Number of Cylinders
4
121
Power
—
390
Torque
—
RWD
Drive Type
FWD
—
Fuel Economy Combined
7.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 / 65 R16
Tyre Size
205 / 75 R16
16
Wheel Size
16
4
Number of Doors
4
3
Seating Capacity
3
Disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson strut
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension
Rigid axle with leaf springs
Rack and Pinion
Steering Type
Electromechanical rack and pinion
6
Number of Airbags
—
3500
Towing Capacity
3000
13.3
Turning Circle
13.6

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Transit Van
Dimension
Crafter Van
95
Fuel Tank Capacity
75
5981
Length
5986
2059
Width
2040
2547
Height
2355
3750
Wheelbase
3640
205
Ground Clearance
195
2384
Kerb Weight
—
10200
Boot Space
9300

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

Transit Van
Feature
Crafter Van
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

Transit Van
Feature
Crafter Van
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

Transit Van
Feature
Crafter Van
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

Transit Van
Feature
Crafter Van
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Diesel Utility

Transit Van
Feature
Crafter Van
Trailer Sway Control
Side Steps
Tow Bar Prep

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

Ford Transit Van

Pros

  • +Large 10200 L load space
  • +Strong 121 kW diesel engine
  • +High 390 Nm torque output
  • +3500 kg braked towing capacity
  • +Three-seat front cabin

Cons

  • −Large footprint in tight streets
  • −No all-wheel-drive option
  • −Diesel requires AdBlue
  • −Fuel economy not officially published
  • −Steel wheels are work-focused

Volkswagen Crafter Van

Pros

  • +Large 9.3 cubic metre load area
  • +Efficient TDI360 diesel
  • +Wide side-door opening
  • +Strong towing capability
  • +Current driveaway campaign price

Cons

  • −Bulky in tight city spaces
  • −Three-seat cabin only
  • −No passenger-car ANCAP rating
  • −Diesel emissions-fluid upkeep
  • −Options can increase the price

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Ford Transit Van

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Ford Transit Van

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Ford Transit Van

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose Ford Transit Van if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Volkswagen Crafter Van if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Ford Transit Van leads on value and Ford Transit Van leads on practicality.

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