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    Volkswagen Transporter Base (2017) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2017 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Combi that was released to the Australian market on 2nd August 2016 classified as a T6. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $46,490 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 7.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 203g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1039km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1990mm (78.3 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 1981kg (4367.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R16 front tyres and 205/65 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2017 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 222mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    43.25 - 75.95 kW/t
    29.14 kW/t
    75.95 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7 - 8.3 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    10.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    909 - 1,143 km
    667 km
    1,290 km
    Price
    $36,890 - $51,710
    $23,490
    $60,370
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 6 years
    1 year
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,000 kg
    1,810 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    5,200 - 5,300 kg
    2,295 kg
    5,365 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 - 2,500 kg
    322 kg
    2,800 kg
    Approach Angle
    21.2°
    13.2°
    21.2°
    Departure Angle
    16.2 - 19.9°
    14.8°
    19.9°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    202 - 223 mm
    154 mm
    223 mm
    Payload Capacity
    984 - 1,416 kg
    540 kg
    1,419 kg

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    Dimensions

    5,290 mm
    1,904 mm
    1,990 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,290 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,990 mm
    Wheelbase3,400 mm
    Turning Circle13,200 mm
    Load Capacity1,019 mm

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    Base

    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Combi, Diesel, FWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 203
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81.0
    Engine (cc): 1968
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 95.5

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 976
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 606
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 37
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.5
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.7
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 42
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.6
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 30
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.7

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
    Maximum Power (kW): 103
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 340
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Automatic Mode: yes
    Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Number of Speeds: 7
    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: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Other

    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 Speed Rating: H
    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 Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: 1
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Combi
    Local Body Type: Combi
    Platform Code: T6
    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): 54.9
    Height (mm): 1627
    Length (in): 115.7
    Length (mm): 2938
    Loading Floor Height (in): 22.6
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 574
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49.0
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
    Width (in): 64.1
    Width (mm): 1627

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13200
    Front Overhang (in): 35.7
    Front Overhang (mm): 908
    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 222
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
    Overall Height (in): 78.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1990
    Overall Length (in): 208.3
    Overall Length (mm): 5290
    Overall Width (in): 75.0
    Overall Width (mm): 1904
    Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
    Rear Overhang (mm): 993
    Rear Track (in): 64.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1628
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13200
    Wheelbase (in): 133.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 3400

    Cargo Doors

    Driver Height (in): 49.8
    Driver Height (mm): 1264
    Driver Location: Driver
    Driver Operation: Sliding
    Driver Width (in): 40.2
    Driver Width (mm): 1020
    Passenger Height (in): 49.8
    Passenger Height (mm): 1264
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.0
    Passenger Width (mm): 1017
    Rear Height (in): 50.8
    Rear Height (mm): 1290
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
    Rear Width (in): 58.0
    Rear Width (mm): 1473

    Doors

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

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlight Control

    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: Black
    Type: Gloss

    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: Sliding
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Sliding

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1610
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3549
    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): 5300
    Gross Train Weight (lb): 11685
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1019
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2247
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1981
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4367
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1500
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3307
    Tare Weight (kg): 1922

    Antenna

    Type: Diversity

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Media Card: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    Touch Screen: yes

    Disc Player

    Glove Box Capacity: 1
    Location: Glove Box
    Glove Box Media Type: CD

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Mirrorlink: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Data Feed: Sd Card
    Display Type: Colour
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Screen Size (in): 6.3

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front
    Location (12V): Rear

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Display Screen

    Location: ?
    Number of Screens: 1
    Screen Size (in): 5.0
    Touch Screen: yes

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 4

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Adjustable: yes
    Center Front Seat Armrest Folding: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Storage Box

    Location: Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Manual
    Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
    Rear Outlet: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12

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