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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD
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Volkswagen Crafter Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2012. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $58,950 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 105 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 1575 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2755mm (108.5 inches) in height, 6940mm (273.2 inches) in length, 1993mm (78.5 inches) in width with a 4325mm (170.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2439kg (5377.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 195/75 R16 front tyres and 195/75 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Volkswagen Crafter Base has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
35.96 - 58.11 kW/t
35.96 kW/t
66.67 kW/t
Price
$40,600 - $66,140
$35,990
$94,460
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 5,000 kg
2,800 kg
8,000 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,500 - 6,490 kg
4,500 kg
10,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
165 mm
214 mm
Payload Capacity
1,139 - 2,756 kg
1,011 kg
4,705 kg
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Dimensions
6,940 mm
1,993 mm
2,755 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,940 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,993 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4,325 mm |
| Load Capacity | 2,051 mm |
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Auxiliary Power Take Off
Transmission Location: Transmission
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 95.5
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): 143
Maximum Power (kW): 105
Maximum Torque (Nm): 340
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1575
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: 4
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 Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: 1
Rear Axle 1 Dual Wheel: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Roof Type: High
Wheelbase Type: Long
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): 494.4
Cargo Volume (L): 14000
Height (in): 76.4
Height (mm): 1780
Length (in): 169.3
Length (mm): 4300
Loading Floor Height (in): 28.3
Loading Floor Height (mm): 720
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 38.5
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 978
Width (in): 70.1
Width (mm): 1780
External Dimensions
Front Overhang (in): 39.4
Front Overhang (mm): 1000
Front Track (in): 67.2
Front Track (mm): 1708
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
Overall Height (in): 108.5
Overall Height (mm): 2755
Overall Length (in): 273.2
Overall Length (mm): 6940
Overall Width (in): 78.5
Overall Width (mm): 1993
Rear Overhang (in): 63.6
Rear Overhang (mm): 1615
Rear Track (in): 59.9
Rear Track (mm): 1521
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 51.2
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 15600
Wheelbase (in): 170.3
Wheelbase (mm): 4325
Cargo Doors
Driver Internal Handles: yes
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Sliding
Passenger Height (in): 71.7
Passenger Height (mm): 1820
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 51.2
Passenger Width (mm): 1300
Rear Height (in): 72.4
Rear Height (mm): 1840
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 61.6
Rear Width (mm): 1565
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
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 Vehicle Weight (kg): 4490
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 9899
Payload Allowance (kg): 2051
Payload Allowance (lb): 4522
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2439
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5377
Tare Weight (kg): 2384
Audio System
Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 5
Bulkhead
Solid Bulkhead Height: Full
Type: Solid
Solid Bulkhead Width: Full
Solid Bulkhead Window: yes
Overall Bulkhead Size
Full Height: yes
Full Width: yes
Ashtray
Location: Front
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 2
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
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
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
Air Conditioning
Type: Semi-Auto
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
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