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    2013 Volkswagen Transporter

    New from

    $29,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited 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 $29,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Special Edition variant and topping out at $51,680 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2012.

    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 2013 Transporter is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    40.69 - 75.99 kW/t
    37.43 kW/t
    81.89 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.5 - 9.7 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    10.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    825 - 1,067 km
    732 km
    1,277 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $51,680
    $19,990
    $60,190
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    160,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,000 kg
    1,917 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    4,900 - 5,200 kg
    2,967 kg
    5,200 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,050 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    151 mm
    190 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,052 - 1,318 kg
    650 kg
    1,800 kg

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    2013 Volkswagen Transporter Price

    Special Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$29,990

    Base

    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$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, 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, 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
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    2013 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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    Special Edition

    • 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: 2
    • 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 Height: Half
      • Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
      • Bulkhead Solid Width: Full
      • Overall Bulkhead Size Full Bulkhead Width
    • 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
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 81.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 198
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • 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 Height Adjustment: Manual
      • 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 Date Tested: 20080715
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Tdi Van Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Seat Folds To Table
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • 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
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • 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): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • 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
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1683
    • Wheels
      • 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 Axle 1 Location: 1
      • 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

    Base

    Adds to Special Edition:
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
    • Performance
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Special Edition:
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
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    2013 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1990mm
    1904mm
    4892mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2013 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    2013 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg2500Kg
    20242500Kg2500Kg
    20232500Kg2500Kg
    20222500Kg2500Kg
    20212500Kg2500Kg
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    2013 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 9 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
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    2013 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?

    The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 Special Edition that starts from $29,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $51,680.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Special Edition and Base.

    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.

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