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    2009 Volkswagen Transporter

    New from

    $30,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.6 - 11 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in Single Panel Van, Double Cab Chassis and Single Combi body styles. Available in Australia from $30,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $48,580 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (85kW/170Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (85kW/170Nm), 1.9L turbo diesel direct injection (75kW/250Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (75kW/250Nm) and 2.5L turbo pump injection (128kW/400Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2009 Transporter is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    35.6 - 69.68 kW/t
    35.6 kW/t
    78.13 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.6 - 11 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    11 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    762 - 1,053 km
    732 km
    1,111 km
    Price
    $30,490 - $49,580
    $21,990
    $58,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years

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    2009 Volkswagen Transporter Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$30,490
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$30,490
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$34,990
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$32,490
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$32,490
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$36,990
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$36,900
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,490
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,990
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,490
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,990
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$36,080
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$31,580
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$31,580
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$41,580
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,080
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$38,080
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$39,380
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$34,880
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$34,880
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$33,580
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD$33,580
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,880
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,580
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$47,380
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,080
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,400
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,900
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$45,990
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$48,380
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$47,080
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$43,990
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$45,080
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$37,490
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$38,580
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,990
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,080
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,990
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,080
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,490
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,580
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$46,490
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$47,580
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$39,490
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,580
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$47,490
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,580
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$48,490
    *excl. on-roads

    All Volkswagen Transporter Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$45,890$68,090
    2024$45,890$68,090
    2023$43,590$68,090
    2022$39,790$65,790
    2021$38,990$60,490
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Volkswagen Transporter Pricing

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    2009 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Transporter

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: T5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • 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): 47.62
    • Cargo area
      • Bulkhead Window
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 5800
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 204.8
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 55.5
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1692
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 100.1
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2543
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 21.6
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 548
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 66.6
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1692
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 35.2
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 39.2
      • Front Overhang (mm): 894
      • Front Track (mm): 1628
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1964
      • Overall Length (mm): 4890
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 996
      • Rear Track (mm): 1628
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3000
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1284
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.6
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1020
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.2
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1305
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.4
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1485
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.5
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
      • Rear Driver Electric Door
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
      • Rear Passenger Electric Door
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 170
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Heavy Duty
      • 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
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Fixed
      • 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
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1450
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3197
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 4500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2850
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1065
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1785
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • 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 Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • 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 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
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    2009 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1964mm
    1904mm
    4890mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2009 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg2500Kg
    20242500Kg2500Kg
    20232500Kg2500Kg
    20222500Kg2500Kg
    20212500Kg2500Kg
    See all Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

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    2009 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 13 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 1.9L Turbo Pump Injection and uses 7.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Transporter that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 11L of Premium Unleaded 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.

    Volkswagen TransporterFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded11.0 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded10.5 L/100km
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.3 L/100km
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.6 L/100km
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.2 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.9 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel10.1 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel9.7 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.7 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel9.9 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4Diesel9.7 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4Diesel9.2 L/100km
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.1 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    2009 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?

    The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit 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.

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    Volkswagen Transporter FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $30,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $48,580.

    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 1904mm wide, 5290mm in length and sits 2470mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 128kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo Pump Injection 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 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.