1996 Volkswagen Transporter

    New from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    12 month

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in Single Panel Van, Single Cab Chassis and Double Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $39,965 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (62kW/159Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (81kW/190Nm) and 2.4L diesel indirect injection (57kW/164Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1996 Transporter is offered with a 12 month warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    32.29 - 53.29 kW/t
    32.29 kW/t
    72.12 kW/t
    Price
    $26,990 - $39,965
    $21,910
    $42,030
    Warranty (Years)
    1 year
    1 year
    3 years
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,520 - 2,800 kg
    2,260 kg
    2,850 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    400 kg
    2,000 kg
    Approach Angle
    19°
    19°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    180 mm
    180 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,255 kg
    1,240 kg
    1,340 kg

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    1996 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Impact Absorbing
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Plastic
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Impact Absorbing
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Material: Plastic
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 40.79
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 5400
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 190.7
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 55.7
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1620
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 97.8
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2485
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 20.3
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 515
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Vda
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 63.8
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1620
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 48
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1220
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 5400
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1940
      • Overall Length (mm): 4655
      • Overall Width (mm): 1840
      • Rear Track (mm): 1575
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2920
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1286
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.6
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1040
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.9
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1300
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.2
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1274
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 50.2
    • Engine
      • Automatic Vavle Adjustment
      • Bore Engine: 81
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 8.5
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 144
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 89
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 84
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 62
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 159
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Partial
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.94
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.778
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.118
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.36
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 0.971
      • Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.756
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 12
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 12
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1280
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 2822
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2520
      • Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
      • Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
      • Maximum Tongue Load (lb): 220
      • Maximum Trailer Tongue Load (kg): 100
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1520
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    1996 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1940mm
    1840mm
    4655mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    Volkswagen Transporter FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $26,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $39,965.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1970mm wide, 5245mm in length and sits 1920mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 81kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 2800 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Transporter may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.