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    2011 Volkswagen Transporter

    New from

    $36,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 9.7 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in Single Panel Van, Double Cab Chassis, Single Cab Chassis and Single Combi body styles. Available in Australia from $36,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $52,880 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 75kW and 250Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2011 Transporter is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    40.69 - 75.99 kW/t
    40.69 kW/t
    75.99 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.5 - 9.7 L/100km
    5.2 L/100km
    12.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    825 - 1,067 km
    529 km
    1,154 km
    Price
    $36,490 - $53,180
    $21,990
    $58,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,000 kg
    1,949 kg
    3,230 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    4,900 - 5,200 kg
    3,800 kg
    5,230 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 - 2,200 kg
    1,050 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    150 mm
    190 mm
    Payload Capacity
    969 - 1,409 kg
    650 kg
    1,409 kg

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    2011 Volkswagen Transporter Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$36,490
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$38,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$41,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,990
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$37,680
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,180
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,180
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$39,680
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,880
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,380
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,180
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,380
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,180
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$47,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$47,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$49,880
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$48,680
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$45,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$46,680
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,680
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$47,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,680
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,680
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$50,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,680
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$48,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$48,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$49,680
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$37,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$39,180
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,180
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$50,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$51,680
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$52,880
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$39,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$41,180
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,180
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,380
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,380
    *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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    2011 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Ari Eon
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • 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
      • Platform Code: T5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • 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): 43.05
    • Cargo area
      • Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
      • Bulkhead Solid Window
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Traffic Information Type: Voice And Display
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • 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): 101.2
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2570
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 22.3
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 566
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 66.6
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1692
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49.0
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 35.3
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 39.2
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
      • Front Overhang (mm): 896
      • Front Track (mm): 1628
      • Overall Height (mm): 1990
      • Overall Length (mm): 4892
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 996
      • Rear Track (mm): 1628
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • 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 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 Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1486
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.5
      • 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: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Wood
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1067
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 102
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 75
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
      • 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 Location: Front Seats
      • 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
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • 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: Fixed
      • 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
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 4900
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1318
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1742
    • 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 Load Index: 107
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • 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 Load Index: 107
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    2011 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1990mm
    1904mm
    4892mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2011 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg2500Kg
    20242500Kg2500Kg
    20232500Kg2500Kg
    20222500Kg2500Kg
    20212500Kg2500Kg
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    2011 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 10 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 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Transporter that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.7L of Diesel 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
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel9.0 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel9.7 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    2011 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 $36,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $52,880.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2200 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 5292mm in length and sits 2476mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail 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 uses Diesel.