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Decision summary
Volkswagen Crafter vs Renault Duster: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Duster starts ZAR 371,201 cheaperCrafter from ZAR 861,200 · Duster from ZAR 489,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Crafter
Duster
Maximum Power
Crafter103 kW
Duster96 kW
Maximum Torque
Crafter340 Nm
Duster230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
Crafter1968 cc
Duster1200 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Crafter16.7 km/l
Duster17.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Crafter195 mm
Duster217 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forVolkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
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Spec
Crafter
Duster
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South Africa Duster range
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM class 5000 kg
1451 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Length
7391 mm
4343 mm
Width
2040 mm
2095 mm
Height
2590 mm
1661 mm
Wheelbase
4490 mm
2658 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
217 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
50 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
6000 kg
1950 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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217 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
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594 l
Kerb Weight
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1451 kg
Payload Capacity
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499 kg
Towing Capacity
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1500 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.35 m
Front Headroom
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1007 mm
Rear Headroom
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974 mm
Front Legroom
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1050 mm
Rear Legroom
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892 mm
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Duster
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
594 l
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
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AC Type
Not Available
Manual / automatic by trim
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Front Power Outlet
Standard
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Fuel Consumption Combined
6-8
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
Standard
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
crafter
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Duster
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
1200 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW
96 kW
Maximum Torque
340 Nm
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
4x2
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8
Not Available
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
17.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
14.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.5 km/l
20.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
17.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Cup Holders
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane / synthetic
Interior Colour Options
Black
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black
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Interior Colours
Black
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
FM Radio
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Audio
AM/FM stereo
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Radio
AM/FM
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Crafter
Duster
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Body Type
Van
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Duster
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
217 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
217 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Duster
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Crafter
Duster
CO2 Emissions
193238 g/km
129 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Idle CO2 Output
193238
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CO2 Emissions G Km
193238
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Spec
Crafter
Duster
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Service Plan
Not Available
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Crafter
Duster
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
range-specific
Price Zar
1406000 ZAR
549999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
range-specific
Starting Price
1406000
549999
Starting Price Zar
1406000
549999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and Duster comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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