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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 Combi 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 $44,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 128 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 8.9L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 240g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 899km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1969mm (77.5 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 2073kg (4570.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 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
    1,969 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,290 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,969 mm
    Wheelbase3,400 mm
    Turning Circle13,200 mm
    Load Capacity927 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Combi, Diesel, FWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
    Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
    Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 2.5
    CO2 Level (Combined): 240
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81.0
    Engine (cc): 2460
    Compression Ratio: 18.0
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum 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 Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 32
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 26
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.9

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    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: 6
    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 Load Index: 106
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    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: Combi
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Combi
    Platform Code: T5
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Long

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 236.6
    Cargo Volume (L): 6700
    Height (in): 55.5
    Height (mm): 1692
    Length (in): 115.9
    Length (mm): 2943
    Loading Floor Height (in): 21.8
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 553
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49.0
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
    Width (in): 66.6
    Width (mm): 1692

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13200
    Front Overhang (in): 35.2
    Front Overhang (mm): 894
    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
    Overall Height (in): 77.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1969
    Overall Length (in): 208.3
    Overall Length (mm): 5290
    Overall Width (in): 75.0
    Overall Width (mm): 1904
    Rear Overhang (in): 39.2
    Rear Overhang (mm): 996
    Rear Track (in): 64.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1628
    Wheelbase (in): 133.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 3400

    Cargo Doors

    Driver Location: Driver
    Driver Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Height (in): 50.6
    Passenger Height (mm): 1284
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.2
    Passenger Width (mm): 1020
    Rear Height (in): 51.4
    Rear Height (mm): 1305
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
    Rear Width (in): 58.5
    Rear Width (mm): 1485

    Doors

    Rear Driver Electric Door: yes
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
    Rear Passenger Electric Door: yes
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    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
    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

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1575
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3472
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Train Weight (kg): 5200
    Gross Train Weight (lb): 11464
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
    Payload Allowance (kg): 927
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2044
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2073
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4570
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1625
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3583

    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

    Bulkhead

    Bulkhead Window: yes

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    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 Location: Front Seats

    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: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    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

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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