Volkswagen Crafter, Price, Specs & Review 2026

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Fuel use

8.5L/100km

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

12

Towing

2,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter Minibus 12-Seat TDI410 FWD MWB is VW's 12-seat people-mover, built for airport shuttles, tour operators, schools, hotels, and corporate fleets. The 2.0-litre TDI410 bi-turbo diesel (130kW/410Nm) pairs to an 8-speed torque-converter automatic and front-wheel drive. The 12-seat MWB layout fits two front seats plus a 2-3-3-2 rear configuration on a 3,640mm wheelbase, with a 1,311mm wide sliding door and fixed left-side passenger entry step. Reinforced front axle (2,100kg) and heavy-duty suspension are standard. Standard safety includes 6 airbags, Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Driver Fatigue Detection, Multi-Collision Brake, front and rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, crosswind assist, ESP, ABS+EDL+TCS, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. Cabin gets 6 LWB / 8 MWB loudspeakers, wooden floor in the passenger compartment, LED cabin lights, four 12V sockets, and a 6.5-inch Composition Colour touchscreen with App-Connect. Cross-shop a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Tourer 12-seat or a Renault Master 12-seat.

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

7

Towing

2,500kg

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

AWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

RWD

Seats

3

Towing

3,500kg

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Fuel use

9L/100km

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

15

Towing

2,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter Minibus 15-Seat TDI410 FWD LWB is the larger version of VW's commercial people-mover, adding three more rear-row seats over the 12-seat MWB. The 2.0-litre TDI410 bi-turbo diesel (130kW/410Nm) pairs to an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. The long 4,490mm wheelbase carries a 2-3-3-3-2-2 seating layout (front bench + four rear rows) for 15 occupants total. Reinforced front axle (2,100kg) and heavy-duty suspension are standard. Standard equipment matches the 12-seat Minibus: 6 airbags, Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Multi-Collision Brake, parking sensors front and rear, rear-view camera, crosswind assist, ISOFIX anchorages, wooden floor in passenger compartment, LED cabin lights, four 12V sockets, and a 6.5-inch Composition Colour touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cross-shop a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Tourer 15-seat or a Renault Master 17-seat. The natural fleet buyer is regional bus operators and large school transport providers.