Volkswagen Crafter vs Toyota GR Corolla
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Volkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
Diesel
Current
ZAR 1,406,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW
🔧 340 Nm
⛽ 16.7 km/l
VS
Toyota GR Corolla
1.6T Circuit MT
Petrol
6-Speed Manual
Current
ZAR 876,100
ex-showroom
⚡ 224 kW
🔧 390 Nm
⛽ 11.2 km/l
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Decision summary
Volkswagen Crafter vs Toyota GR Corolla: 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.
GR Corolla starts ZAR 44,700 cheaper
Crafter from ZAR 861,200 · GR Corolla from ZAR 816,500
Five key differences
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| Specification | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Crafter103 kW | GR Corolla224 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Crafter340 Nm | GR Corolla390 Nm |
| Engine Size | Crafter1968 cc | GR Corolla1618 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Crafter16.7 km/l | GR Corolla11.2 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Crafter195 mm | GR Corolla155 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota GR Corolla
1.6T Circuit MT
Hagalu editorial rating
Not yet rated
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Current local generation year not confirmed | 2023 |
| Generation | Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. | First generation GR Corolla on TNGA-C platform with GR performance upgrades |
| 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. | First generation GR Corolla launched in SA in 2023 |
| Facelift Launched Since | Original current-generation version | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Van | Hatchback |
| Color Note | Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. | Supersonic Red, White Pearl, Dark Gray |
| Dealer Stock Note | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | 4x2 configuration for the local line-up | - |
| Model Year | Current | 2026 |
| Production Status | published | active |
| Segment | Van | Hatchback |
| Tare Mass Kg | GVM class 5000 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7391 mm | 4360 mm |
| Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height | 2590 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 195 mm | 155 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 50 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 6000 kg | 1770 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | - | 125 mm |
| Boot/Cargo Space | - | 217 l |
| Kerb Weight | - | 1370 kg |
| Payload Capacity | - | 400 kg |
| Towing Capacity | - | 1600 kg |
| Number of Rows | - | 2 rows |
| Minimum Turning Radius | - | 5.3 m |
| Front Headroom | - | 991 mm |
| Rear Headroom | - | 954 mm |
| Front Legroom | - | 1034 mm |
| Rear Legroom | - | 882 mm |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | Not Available | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Not Available | Double Wishbone |
| MagneRide Damping | Not Available | - |
| Power Steering | - | Electric |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Front Spring Type | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Front and Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Not Available | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension Type | Not Available | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Not Available | Dual-Zone Auto AC |
| Power Windows | Not Available | All Doors |
| Keyless Entry | Not Available | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not Applicable | 217 l |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Standard | - |
| AC Type | Not Available | Dual-Zone Auto AC |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not Available | - |
| Front Power Outlet | Standard | - |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 6-8 | 9.5 |
| Performance Data Logger | Not Available | - |
| Rev Matching | Not Available | - |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not Available | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | Standard | - |
| Canopy Fitment | Not Available | Not Available |
| Diff Lock | Not Available | - |
| Difflock | Not Available | - |
| Front Diff Lock | Not Available | - |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not Available | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | Not Available | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not Available | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not Available | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not Available | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not Available | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not Available | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| One Pedal Driving | Not Available | Not Available |
| Power Socket 12v | Standard | - |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not Available | - |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not Available | Not Available |
| Source Model Column | crafter | gr-corolla |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not Available | - |
| Sports Bar | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not Available | Not Available |
| Trim Level | flagship | flagship |
| Variant Role | Flagship / premium derivative | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not Available | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Climate Zones | - | Dual-Zone Auto AC |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | All Doors |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Warranty | - | 5 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | All Doors |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Standard |
| Rear Wing | - | Standard |
| Seat Type | - | Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara |
| Skid Plates | - | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel | Not Available | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Front and Rear |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Voice Command | - | Standard |
| Voice Command Support | - | Standard |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 4.6 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Not Available | Dual-Zone Auto AC |
| Centre Console | - | Standard |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Direct Injection |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Standard |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Standard |
| Lift Gate | - | Not Available |
| Manual Aircon | - | Dual-Zone Auto AC |
| Mirror | - | All Doors |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Standard |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Standard |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Not Available |
| Sonar | - | Rear |
| Sound System | Not Available | 6 |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Front and Rear |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available |
| TPMS | Not Available | Standard |
| Trailer Stability Assist | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Trailer Sway Control | - | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Unlocking | Not Available | Standard |
| Vdc | - | Standard |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Standard |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Standard |
| Wireless Charger | Not Available | Standard |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Not Officially Disclosed | 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | Market-specific engine family |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1968 cc | 1618 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Officially Disclosed | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 12 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Not Officially Disclosed | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Not Officially Disclosed | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 82.0 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 94.6 mm |
| Maximum Power | 103 kW | 224 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 340 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | Not Officially Disclosed | AWD |
| Transmission | Not Officially Disclosed | 6-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | Not Officially Disclosed | 250 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed | 4.6 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | 15.5 sec |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Eco, Comfort, Sport |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | 6500 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 163.5 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 284.7 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 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 Applicable |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain Layout | 4x2 | AWD |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Front and Rear Torsen LSD |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Clutch Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 | AWD GR-FOUR/ |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 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 | No |
| Differential Type Front | Not Available | - |
| Differential Type Rear | Not Available | - |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | 6-Speed Manual |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | 4x2 | AWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not Available | - |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Drive Mode Selector | - | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 16.7 km/l | 11.2 km/l |
| City Mileage | 13.6 km/l | 9.2 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 19.5 km/l | 10.0 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 l | 50 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Applicable | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | 16.7 km/l | 11.2 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 Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Driver and front passenger airbags | 8 |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Traction Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Available | Not Available |
| AEB | Not Available | Standard |
| BA | Not Available | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not Available | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | Not Available | 8 |
| EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Available | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Not Available | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Not Available | 8 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Available | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | Not Available | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Not Available | Standard |
| TCS | Not Available | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Not Available | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Standard |
| Central Locking | - | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 8 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 8 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Not Available | Rear |
| Rear View Camera | Not Available | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | Standard |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Not Available | Standard |
| EV Mode | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not Available | Rear |
| Reverse Camera | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Park Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | - | Standard |
| Emergency Braking | - | Standard |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Rear |
| Parking Sensor | - | Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Standard |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | - | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | - | Standard |
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Cloth | Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Cup Holders | Standard | - |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Interior Colour Options | Black | 3 |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not Applicable | Manual 8-Way |
| Fabric Seats | Cloth | Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not Applicable | Manual 8-Way |
| 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. | GR sport seats, digital display, performance-focused interior with Morizo Circuit Edition upgrades |
| Interior Trim Colour | Black | - |
| Interior Colours | Black | 3 |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 8-Way |
| Steering Type | - | Electric |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Standard |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard |
| Rear USB Ports | - | 2 |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Standard |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual 8-Way |
| Armrest Front | - | Standard |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 8-Way |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Standard |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | SYNC | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available | Standard |
| Android Auto | Not Available | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | Not Available | 6 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Applicable | Standard |
| USB Ports | Not Available | 2 |
| FM Radio | Standard | - |
| Infotainment Screen Size | SYNC | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio | AM/FM stereo | - |
| Infotainment Screen | SYNC | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Connected Services | SYNC | Standard |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Standard |
| Radio | AM/FM | - |
| Touchscreen | SYNC | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Navigation System | - | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not Available | Standard |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Available | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | - | 2 |
| Audio Speakers | Not Available | 6 |
| Audio System | - | 6 |
| Display Audio | - | 8-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Multi Information Display | - | Standard |
| Voice Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | 3 | 3 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Exterior Colour Options | 3 | 4 |
| Headlights | Not Available | Standard |
| Load Bed Liner | Not Available | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not Available | - |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | Standard |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Standard |
| Roof Type | - | Not Available |
| DRL | Not Available | Standard |
| Fog Lights | - | Standard |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Standard |
| Led Headlights | Not Available | Standard |
| Auto Headlights | - | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Available | Standard |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | All Doors |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Standard |
| Headlamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Headlight Type | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Standard |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Available | - |
| Departure Angle | Not Available | - |
| Wading Depth | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Available | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not Available | - |
| Ground Clearance Max | 195 mm | 155 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 195 mm | 155 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not Available | - |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not Available | - |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not Available | - |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not Available | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not Available | - |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not Available | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not Available | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not Available | - |
| Underbody Camera | Not Available | - |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | - |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | - |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | - |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | Not Available | 235/40 R18 |
| Front Brake Type | Not Available | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Not Available | Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Available | Not Available |
| Wheel Rim Size | Not Available | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not Available | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Wheel Type | - | Standard |
| Brake Type Front | - | Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tyre Type | - | 235/40 R18 |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Standard |
| Brakes | - | Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Available | Standard |
| Wheel Material | - | Standard |
| Wheels | - | Standard |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 193238 g/km | 222 g/km |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Diesel | Petrol |
| Idle CO2 Output | 193238 | 222 |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | 193238 | 222 |
| Particulate Filter | - | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty | 3 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Years | 3 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 years / 120 000 km | 3 years / 100 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 3 Years |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | Not Available | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Battery Warranty | - | 5 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Duration | Not Available | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | Not Available | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | South Africa market model | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 1406000 ZAR | 876100 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Active local lineup | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 1406000 | 876100 |
| Starting Price Zar | 1406000 | 876100 |
| Spec | Crafter | GR Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 10 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 13 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 7.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 9.5 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 4 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and GR Corolla 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
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Crafter vs GR Corolla questions
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.