Wednesday 23 September 2026 · Issue 13 out now · Diesel 195.5p, up 4.8p on last week · Petrol 172.0p, up 3.9p on last week
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Compare two vans

Choose any two versions, electric or diesel. The figures, who is stronger where and anything worth knowing update as you choose.

Volkswagen Crafter illustration

Volkswagen Crafter Commerce, medium wheelbase with high roof, CR35, 2.0 TDI 140PS FWD 6-speed manual

Citroën Relay illustration

Citroën ë-Relay ë-Relay Panel Van L3H2 3.5T Heavy Electric 270hp Automatic Enterprise

Head to head · figures won
2
Volkswagen Crafter (diesel)
0
Citroën Relay (electric)
Out of 9 figures; 7 are level or can't be compared.
Where each is stronger

Volkswagen Crafter (diesel)

  • £8,200 cheaper to buy
  • 600 kg more towing (braked)

Citroën Relay (electric)

  • Eligible for the plug-in van grant
  • Zero tailpipe emissions: no ULEZ or clean air zone charges
Every figure
FigureVan AVan B
List price (ex VAT)£41,285£49,485
Payload-730 kg
Load space10.7 m³-
Towing (braked)3,000 kg2,400 kg
Official range-235 miles
Rapid charging-150 kW
Fuel economy--
CO2--
Engine power140 PS-
Worth knowing
  • One is electric and one is not, so range and fuel economy can't be compared head to head. Compare running costs per mile on the Fleet Cost Index instead.
  • Not yet verified for the Volkswagen Crafter (diesel): payload, fuel economy, co2.
  • Not yet verified for the Citroën Relay (electric): load space.

Each van at a typical fleet specification, from the manufacturer's UK price list. Lower is better for price and CO2, higher for everything else; differences within a small margin count as level. The stronger figure in each row is in bold.