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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD
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Volkswagen Crafter Base (2011) price & specs
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Overview
The 2011 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 1st June 2009. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $48,200 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2705mm (106.5 inches) in height, 5905mm (232.5 inches) in length, 1993mm (78.5 inches) in width with a 3665mm (144.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2163kg (4768.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 225/75 R16 front tyres and 225/75 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 200,000 km warranty.
The 2011 Volkswagen Crafter Base has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
33.9 - 55.53 kW/t
33.9 kW/t
66.67 kW/t
Price
$40,600 - $66,240
$40,600
$93,690
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
200,000 km - Unlimited
200,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 4,490 kg
3,550 kg
5,000 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,500 - 6,490 kg
5,500 kg
6,490 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
176 mm
Payload Capacity
1,137 - 2,355 kg
1,018 kg
2,955 kg
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Dimensions
5,905 mm
1,993 mm
2,705 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,905 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,993 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,665 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,387 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 2459
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
Maximum Power (kW): 100
Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Type: Plastic
Alternate Suspension
Type: Heavy Duty
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Medium
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Step
Rear Step Colour: Black
Step Location: Rear
Rear Step Type: Platform
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Front Bumper Type: Integrated
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Type: Integrated
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 317.8
Cargo Volume (L): 9000
Height (in): 65.0
Height (mm): 1780
Length (in): 128.5
Length (mm): 3265
Loading Floor Height (in): 26.4
Loading Floor Height (mm): 670
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 53.1
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1350
Width (in): 70.1
Width (mm): 1780
External Dimensions
Front Overhang (in): 39.4
Front Overhang (mm): 1000
Front Track (in): 67.3
Front Track (mm): 1710
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
Overall Height (in): 106.5
Overall Height (mm): 2705
Overall Length (in): 232.5
Overall Length (mm): 5905
Overall Width (in): 78.5
Overall Width (mm): 1993
Rear Overhang (in): 49.2
Rear Overhang (mm): 1249
Rear Track (in): 67.6
Rear Track (mm): 1716
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 44.6
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13600
Wheelbase (in): 144.3
Wheelbase (mm): 3665
Cargo Doors
Driver Internal Handles: yes
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Sliding
Passenger Height (in): 59.8
Passenger Height (mm): 1520
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 51.2
Passenger Width (mm): 1300
Rear Height (in): 60.6
Rear Height (mm): 1540
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 61.6
Rear Width (mm): 1565
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Paint
External Colour: Green
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Third Row Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Tinted Glass
Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1850
Front Axle Weight (lb): 4079
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5500
Gross Train Weight (lb): 12125
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
Payload Allowance (kg): 1387
Payload Allowance (lb): 3058
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2163
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4769
Tare Weight (kg): 2108
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Location: Front
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Number of Outlets in Front (12V): 2
Floor Covering
Load Area: Wood
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Board
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Swivelling: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Swivelling: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Folding: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
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