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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
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Volkswagen Crafter Base (2016) price & specs
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Overview
The 2016 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 2nd September 2015. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $40,600 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 80 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2345mm (92.3 inches) in height, 5865mm (230.9 inches) in length, 1990mm (78.3 inches) in width with a 3665mm (144.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1788kg (3941.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 235/65 R16 front tyres and 235/65 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2016 Volkswagen Crafter Base has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
35.12 - 58.72 kW/t
35.12 kW/t
75 kW/t
Price
$40,600 - $66,140
$38,990
$66,140
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
200,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 5,000 kg
3,510 kg
5,000 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
3,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
166 mm
219 mm
Payload Capacity
1,226 - 2,916 kg
1,226 kg
2,916 kg
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Dimensions
5,865 mm
1,990 mm
2,345 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,865 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,990 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,345 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,665 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,762 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Crafter Features & Specs
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): 109
Maximum Power (kW): 80
Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
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
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Alternate Suspension
Type: Heavy Duty
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
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 Diameter: 17
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 17
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: Ncv3
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Medium
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Front Bumper Type: Integrated
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Type: Integrated
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13500
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
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 44.3
Overall Height (in): 92.3
Overall Height (mm): 2345
Overall Length (in): 230.9
Overall Length (mm): 5865
Overall Width (in): 78.3
Overall Width (mm): 1990
Rear Overhang (in): 53.5
Rear Overhang (mm): 1359
Rear Track (in): 67.6
Rear Track (mm): 1716
Wheelbase (in): 144.3
Wheelbase (mm): 3665
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Blue
Type: Gloss
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
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
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): 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
Payload Allowance (kg): 1762
Payload Allowance (lb): 3885
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1788
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3942
Tare Weight (kg): 1733
Audio System
Digital Media Card: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 2
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Number of Outlets in Front (12V): 2
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 2
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
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: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
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 Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
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
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
Period (Months): 12
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