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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (2009) price & specs
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Overview
The 2009 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van 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 $31,580 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 170 Nm of torque (at 2600 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 10.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 253g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 762km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 2165mm (85.2 inches) in height, 4890mm (192.5 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1852kg (4083.0 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
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
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
4,890 mm
1,904 mm
2,165 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,890 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,148 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 253
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1984
Compression Ratio: 10.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 762
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 473
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 22
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 11.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 21
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 17
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.5
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 170
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
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: 107
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
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: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: T5
Roof Type: Semi-High
Wheelbase Type: Short
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): 64.0
Height (mm): 1692
Length (in): 100.1
Length (mm): 2543
Loading Floor Height (in): 21.6
Loading Floor Height (mm): 548
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): 11900
Front Overhang (in): 35.2
Front Overhang (mm): 894
Front Track (in): 64.1
Front Track (mm): 1628
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
Overall Height (in): 85.2
Overall Height (mm): 2165
Overall Length (in): 192.5
Overall Length (mm): 4890
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): 118.1
Wheelbase (mm): 3000
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
Rear Internal Handles: yes
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: Orange
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: Sliding
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1450
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3197
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 4500
Gross Train Weight (lb): 9921
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
Payload Allowance (kg): 1148
Payload Allowance (lb): 2531
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1852
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4083
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3417
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
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
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: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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