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Holden Colorado vs Volkswagen Crafter

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Holden Colorado
Holden Colorado

$19,799 - $56,990

2020 price

Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Crafter

2021 price

Summary

2020 Holden Colorado
2021 Volkswagen Crafter
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
8.7L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

3
Dislikes
  • Basic cabin
  • Noisy engine
  • Roll-away tonneau cover is fiddly

  • Big turning circle
  • Reverse camera optional
  • Some safety kit missing
2020 Holden Colorado Summary

The Holden Colorado is a quiet achiever in the ute market: it has a solid rep as a work-and-play vehicle, generally records positive results in objective editorial reviews and comparisons, and it sells well.

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2021 Volkswagen Crafter Summary

There aren’t many vehicles with more versatility than the Volkswagen Crafter. You could brand it multiple different models, that’s that much variation available.

Take the model tested here: the Crafter 50 LWB TDI410 SCC 8 speed auto RWD 4.49t GVM (with tray), or model code SZCD8DT. This van-based light truck is one of 47 variants available in the VW Crafter 2021 cab-chassis line-up. And there are also 32 van options and soon there’ll be four variants of Mini Bus, as well. Yes, there are more than 80 versions of the Crafter to choose from!

We’ve tested the Crafter van before, but this was our first chance to assess the cab-chassis model, which competes both against the likes of the Renault Master and Mercedes Sprinter cab models, but also the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter light truck.

Does it make sense for business buyers? Let’s find out.

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