Volkswagen Crafter — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

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

130kW

Torque

410Nm

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.

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter 35 Van TDI410 FWD LWB High Roof is the most popular configuration in the Crafter range for couriers, trades and small-business users in Australia. The 2.0-litre TDI410 bi-turbo diesel produces 130kW and 410Nm — a meaningful step up from the TDI340 — paired to an 8-speed torque-converter automatic driving the front wheels. The long-wheelbase high-roof bodyshell delivers 14.4 m³ of cargo volume with a 4,300mm load length, 1,832mm cargo width, and a 1,961mm internal load height that lets two-pallet stacks ride upright. Payload is 1,242kg (3.55t GVM), towing is 2,500kg braked, with a class-widest 1,311mm sliding door opening. Standard safety equipment, infotainment and cabin equipment match the rest of the 35 Van range: 6 airbags, Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Multi-Collision Brake, ESP with crosswind assist, rear-view camera, 6.5-inch Composition Colour touchscreen with App-Connect, manual Climatic air-conditioning, and Comfort Seat Plus. The trade-off versus the MWB is the 16.2m turning circle and harder city manoeuvrability — but for users moving large volumes regularly, this is the Crafter sweet spot.

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

RWD

Seats

3

Towing

3,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter 50 Van TDI410 RWD LWB High Roof is the heavy-duty version of the Crafter Van, requiring a Light Rigid (LR) licence in Australia because the 4.49-tonne GVM exceeds the 4.5t car-licence threshold. The 2.0-litre TDI410 bi-turbo diesel (130kW/410Nm) pairs to an 8-speed torque-converter automatic and rear-wheel drive with single rear tyres, with a longitudinally-mounted engine layout instead of the transverse layout used on FWD variants. Cargo volume is 13.6 m³, but payload jumps to 1,869kg — over 600kg more than the 35 FWD. Towing also rises to 3,500kg braked / 750kg unbraked, making this the Crafter for users running close to the upper end of weight. Standard equipment matches the rest of the Crafter Van range (6 airbags, Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Multi-Collision Brake, ESP with crosswind assist, rear-view camera, 6.5-inch Composition touchscreen with App-Connect, Comfort Seat Plus). Front axle limit is 2,200kg, rear axle 3,500kg. The natural cross-shop is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516 RWD or a Renault Master Pro RWD.

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter 35 Single Cab Chassis TDI410 FWD LWB is the bare-chassis version of the Crafter for body-builder upfit — trays, dropsides, tippers, refrigerated bodies, service vehicles, and small motorhomes. The 2.0-litre TDI410 bi-turbo diesel (130kW/410Nm) pairs to an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. The bare chassis tares at 1,917kg, giving a 1,633kg payload allowance on the 3.55-tonne GVM. Towing is 2,500kg braked / 750kg unbraked. Standard equipment includes a 4-seater front passenger bench, 6 airbags, Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, ESP with crosswind assist, Comfort Seat Plus, the 6.5-inch Composition Colour touchscreen with App-Connect, electric park brake and electromechanical power steering. The optional factory aluminium tray adds an 8.8 m² load platform (4,300mm long × 2,040mm wide) with folding drop-sides, safety latches, integrated step and screen-printed birch plywood floor. For users who want a complete factory upfit rather than fitting an aftermarket body, this is the easier choice.

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter 35 Van TDI340 FWD MWB is the entry point into VW's heavy commercial van range. The 2.0-litre TDI340 single-turbo diesel makes 103kW and 340Nm, paired to an 8-speed torque-converter automatic and front-wheel drive. The medium-wheelbase standard-roof configuration delivers 9.9 m³ of cargo volume with a 3,450mm load length, 1,832mm cargo width (1,380mm at wheel arches), and a 1,311mm widest-in-class sliding door opening. Payload is 1,388kg on the 3.55-tonne GVM rating, towing is 2,500kg braked. Standard safety includes six airbags (front, side, curtain), Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, Driver Fatigue Detection, Multi-Collision Brake, front and rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, ESP with crosswind assist, EDL, and hill-hold assist. The cabin gets a Composition Colour 6.5-inch touchscreen with App-Connect, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB-C, Bluetooth, manual Climatic air-conditioning, electric park brake, electromechanical power steering, and Comfort Seat Plus with 4-way power lumbar. Trade-offs: the front-wheel drive limits towing and tail-heavy bodies, and the standard roof restricts internal cargo height to 1,726mm.

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

AWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter 35 Van TDI410 4Motion LWB High Roof adds all-wheel drive to the Crafter package. The 2.0-litre TDI410 bi-turbo diesel produces 130kW and 410Nm, paired to an 8-speed automatic and Volkswagen's permanent 4Motion AWD system, which distributes drive variably between the front and rear axles. Cargo volume drops slightly versus FWD (13.6 m³ vs 14.4 m³, internal height 1,861mm vs 1,961mm) because the rear driveshafts raise the floor 100mm, but the trade-off is genuine grip on wet, slippery and lightly off-road surfaces. Payload drops to 1,111kg and tare rises to 2,439kg, but towing stays at 2,500kg braked. 4Motion is available up to 4.0t GVM and is the pick for snow-country, mountain regions, country business operators, and Crafter campervan conversions. Standard equipment matches the rest of the 35 Van range (6 airbags, Front Assist, ESP with crosswind assist, rear-view camera, 6.5-inch infotainment with App-Connect, Comfort Seat Plus); optional Driver Assist Package 4Motion adds Mechanical Differential Lock and Hill Descent Assist.

Power

130kW

Torque

410Nm

Gearbox

8-Speed Automatic w/ Torque Converter

Drive

FWD

Seats

7

Towing

2,500kg

The 2021 Volkswagen Crafter 35 Dual Cab Chassis TDI410 FWD LWB is the seven-seat dual-cab version of the bare chassis — the option for trades crews who need to carry a team of five plus driver and front passenger AND a workbox or tray. The 2.0-litre TDI410 bi-turbo diesel (130kW/410Nm) pairs to an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. Dual-cab tare is 2,099kg, payload is 1,451kg on the 3.55-tonne GVM, and towing is 2,500kg braked / 750kg unbraked. The second-row cab adds a 4-seat bench (with under-seat storage) to the standard 3-seat front cab. Standard equipment includes 6 airbags, Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, ESP with crosswind assist, Comfort Seat Plus, the 6.5-inch Composition Colour touchscreen with App-Connect, manual Climatic air-conditioning, and electric park brake. The optional factory aluminium tray on the dual-cab is 7.1 m² (3,500mm × 2,040mm — shorter than the single-cab version because of the longer cab) with folding drop-sides and birch plywood floor. The natural cross-shop is an Iveco Daily 35S14 Dual Cab or a Renault Master Dual Cab Pro.