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    Volkswagen Transporter

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    $45,890 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 - 8.4 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in None Combi, None Panel Van, Double Drop Side and Single Drop Side body styles. Available in Australia from $45,890 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $68,090 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2023.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 110kW and 340Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2024 Transporter is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2025 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Transporter

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Combi
      • Local Body Type: Combi
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: T6
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 56.18
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Electric Trunk Hatch Pull Down Manufacturer Name: Power Remote Tailgate
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Sd Card
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Services Driving History Analysis
      • Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 60
      • Remote Services Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 21.2
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 5800
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 204.8
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 55.5
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1700
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 101.3
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2572
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 22.4
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 568
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 66.9
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1700
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49.0
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
      • Departure Angle: 16.2
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 35.7
      • External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 90.4
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
      • Front Overhang (mm): 908
      • Front Track (mm): 1628
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 201
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1990
      • Overall Length (mm): 4904
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
      • Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2297
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 993
      • Rear Track (mm): 1628
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3000
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height (mm): 1264
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 49.8
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width (mm): 1017
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 40.0
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1264
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 49.8
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1017
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.0
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1290
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 50.8
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1473
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.0
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
      • Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
      • Rear Passenger Electric Door
    • Engine
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.50
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Full Digital
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Interior trim
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 964
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 340
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Swivelling
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Swivelling
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Other
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Manufacturer Name: Dsg
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Auxiliary Heater Type: Independent Burner With Timer
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Sliding
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Sliding
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1610
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3549
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 5300
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1958
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4317
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
      • Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1042
      • Payload Inc Driver (kg): 1117
      • Payload Inc Driver (lb): 2463
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1958
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1500
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1899
      • Trailer Noseweight (kg): 100
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    2024 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1990mm
    1904mm
    4904mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2024 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    2025 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

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    2025 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 6.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Transporter that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 8.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Transporter variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Transporter?

    The Volkswagen Transporter has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?

    The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    2025 Volkswagen Transporter vs other Van Under 3.5ts to consider

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    Volkswagen Transporter FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $45,890.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $68,090.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2500 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1994mm wide, 5500mm in length and sits 1948mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 146kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 3000 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Transporter uses Diesel.