Volkswagen Crafter: interior dimensions of every versionSame as the MAN TGE
4 versions of the Crafter (since 2017) with the dimensions of the cargo area.
Choose length (L) and height (H)
- Cargo length
- 3.45 m
- Height
- 1.96 m
- Between wheel arches
- 138 cm
- Payload
- 1,150 kg
It’s the same van as…
Same body and same interior dimensions: only the badge changes (and sometimes the front end or the engines). Everything on this page applies to them too.
MAN TGEsince 2017
Volkswagen builds it in the same plant; also electric (eTGE).
Other Crafter versions with the same body: e-Crafter and eTGE (electric).
Versions and dimensions
| Version | Cargo length | Width | Height | Between wheel arches | Sliding door | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3H2 | 3.45 m | 183 cm | 1.73 m | 138 cm | 131 cm × 158 cm | 1,200 kg |
| L3H3 | 3.45 m | 183 cm | 1.96 m | 138 cm | 131 cm × 180 cm | 1,150 kg |
| L4H3 | 4.30 m | 183 cm | 1.96 m | 138 cm | 131 cm × 180 cm | 1,050 kg |
| L5H3 | 4.86 m | 183 cm | 1.96 m | 138 cm | 131 cm × 180 cm | 1,000 kg |
Interior dimensions of the cargo area, without lining or insulation. Allow a few centimetres less once they’re in.
Layouts that fit
This is how the editor places each layout in the Crafter L3H3. Open it and change it to suit you.
Weekend getaways
Rear bed with a garage, kitchen by the door and a fridge.
10 items
Full-time vanlife
Enclosed bathroom, long kitchen, fixed bed, and off-grid power and water.
24 items
- Sleeping
- Kitchen and gas
- Bathroom and water
- Electrics
- Other
- Sliding door
Plans seen from above, with the cab on the left and the sliding door at the bottom.
If you’re torn between the Crafter and…
Questions
Do the Volkswagen Crafter and MAN TGE have the same dimensions?
Yes: the Volkswagen Crafter and the MAN TGE are the same van with a different badge, so they have the same interior dimensions in every version. Everything on this page applies to them.
Which Crafter version is best for a camper conversion?
To stand up: L3H3, L4H3, and L5H3. To sleep crossways: L3H2, L3H3, L4H3, and L5H3. The shortest, for town and garages: L3H2.
Does a transverse bed fit in the Crafter?
Yes: the L3H2, L3H3, L4H3, and L5H3 have 138 cm between the wheel arches, and 136 cm is enough for a bed crossways.
How much weight can a converted Crafter carry?
Depending on the version, the Crafter has a factory payload of 1,000–1,200 kg (approx.). Insulation, lining, furniture, water, luggage and people all count: the editor adds it up as you design and warns you if you go over.