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 vs GWM Ora 03: 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.
Ora 03 starts ZAR 174,250 cheaperCrafter from ZAR 861,200 · Ora 03 from ZAR 686,950
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Crafter
Ora 03
Maximum Power
Crafter103 kW
Ora 03126 kW
Maximum Torque
Crafter340 Nm
Ora 03250 Nm
Engine Size
Crafter1968 cc
Ora 03Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Crafter16.7 km/l
Ora 03Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Crafter195 mm
Ora 03145 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Volkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Electric hatchback
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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
published
Segment
Van
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
GVM class 5000 kg
1685 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
Hatchback
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Length
7391 mm
4235 mm
Width
2040 mm
1825 mm
Height
2590 mm
1603 mm
Wheelbase
4490 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
0 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
6000 kg
2120 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
115 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
228 l
Kerb Weight
-
1685 kg
Payload Capacity
-
435 kg
Towing Capacity
-
2000 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.6 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
960 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Standard
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6-8
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Standard
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
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
-
Power Socket 12v
Standard
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
crafter
ora-03
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
-
5
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Seat Type
-
Full-grain leather
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
103 kW
126 kW
Maximum Torque
340 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
74.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
148.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
420 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
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 Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
19.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
420
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.5
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
Ora 03
Seat Material
Cloth
Full-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Full-grain leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Interior Colours
Black
3
Seat Trim
Cloth
Full-grain leather
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Full-grain leather
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
FM Radio
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Audio
AM/FM stereo
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Connected Services
SYNC
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Radio
AM/FM
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Body Type
Van
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sunroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic sunroof
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
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
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
145 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
CO2 Emissions
193238 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Electric
Idle CO2 Output
193238
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
193238
0
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Service Plan
Not Available
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
Not Available
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Available
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
Crafter
Ora 03
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Flagship
Price Zar
1406000 ZAR
805950 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current listed price
Starting Price
1406000
805950
Starting Price Zar
1406000
805950
In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and Ora 03 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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Related comparisons
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