Volkswagen Crafter vs KIA K2700

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.

Volkswagen Crafter in South Africa

Volkswagen Crafter

50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT Diesel Current
ZAR 1,406,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 340 Nm ⛽ 16.7 km/l
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
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Decision summary

Volkswagen Crafter vs KIA K2700: 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.

K2700 starts ZAR 509,205 cheaper Crafter from ZAR 861,200 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Crafter K2700
Maximum Power Crafter103 kW K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque Crafter340 Nm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Crafter1968 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Crafter16.7 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Crafter195 mm K2700195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Crafter K2700
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 1997
Generation Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
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. Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van Van
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White (standard fleet specification)
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 Van
Tare Mass Kg GVM class 5000 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec Crafter K2700
Length 7391 mm 4870 mm
Width 2040 mm 1840 mm
Height 2590 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 4490 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 195 mm 195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 70 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 6000 kg 2850 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 145 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 3000 l
Kerb Weight - 1880 kg
Payload Capacity - 1300 kg
Towing Capacity - 1180 kg
Number of Rows - 1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 11.4 m
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - Not Applicable
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Crafter and K2700 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

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.

Crafter vs K2700 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.