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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a T5. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $36,900 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 1.9L 4-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 8.3L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 224g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 964km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1946mm (76.6 inches) in height, 5290mm (208.3 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1762kg (3884.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R16 front tyres and 205/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
37.04 - 96.49 kW/t
37.04 kW/t
96.49 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.1 - 13.5 L/100km
6.1 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Price
$30,490 - $49,590
$20,990
$57,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
200,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
5,290 mm
1,904 mm
1,946 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,290 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,946 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,238 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 224
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 95.5
Engine (cc): 1896
Compression Ratio: 18.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.9
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 79.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.3
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 102
Maximum Power (kW): 75
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Type: Heavy Duty
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Covers: Partial
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: Double Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: T5
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Tray/Tub
Type: Straight Side
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13200
Front Overhang (in): 35.2
Front Overhang (mm): 894
Front Track (in): 61.2
Front Track (mm): 1554
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
Overall Height (in): 76.6
Overall Height (mm): 1946
Overall Length (in): 208.3
Overall Length (mm): 5290
Overall Width (in): 75
Overall Width (mm): 1904
Rear Overhang (in): 39.2
Rear Overhang (mm): 996
Rear Track (in): 62.6
Rear Track (mm): 1589
Wheelbase (in): 133.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3400
Cargo Doors
Location: Rear
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1510
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3329
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4850
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 4900
Gross Train Weight (lb): 10803
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
Payload Allowance (kg): 1238
Payload Allowance (lb): 2729
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1762
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3885
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1680
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3704
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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