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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter

    New from

    $36,890 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 8.3 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in None Panel Van, None Cab Chassis and None Combi body styles. Available in Australia from $36,890 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Runner variant and topping out at $58,120 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 132kW and 400Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2018 Transporter is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    43.25 - 80.26 kW/t
    29.14 kW/t
    80.26 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.6 - 8.3 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    8.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    909 - 1,212 km
    852 km
    1,290 km
    Price
    $36,890 - $58,120
    $23,990
    $58,120
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    1,810 kg
    3,400 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    5,200 - 5,300 kg
    2,295 kg
    5,365 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,200 - 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
    733 - 1,416 kg
    540 kg
    1,416 kg

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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Price

    Runner

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$36,890

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$47,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,210
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,620
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,470
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,880
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,210
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,620
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,690
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$50,090
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,110
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,510
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,620
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,890
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,290
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,110
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,510
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$48,620
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,890
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$47,290
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$47,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$57,710
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$58,120
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$56,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$56,890
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$54,710
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$55,120
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$53,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$53,890
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$53,210
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$53,620
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$54,470
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$54,880
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,210
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,620
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$52,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,990
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$50,390
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,490
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$49,890
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,970
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$52,380
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$50,710
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$51,120
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$52,990
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$53,390
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$54,210
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$54,620
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$48,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$48,890
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$49,710
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$50,120
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$38,390
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$38,790
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$41,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$41,790
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$39,610
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,020
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,610
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,020
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$50,490
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$50,890
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$51,710
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4$52,120
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,390
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$40,790
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,390
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,790
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$41,610
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,020
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$44,610
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,020
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$42,870
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$43,280
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$45,870
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD$46,280
    *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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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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    Runner

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: T6
      • 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): 43.25
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 21.2
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 5800
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 204.8
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 55.5
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1700
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 101.3
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 2572
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 22.4
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 568
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 66.9
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1700
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49.0
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
      • Departure Angle: 16.2
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 35.7
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
      • Front Overhang (mm): 908
      • Front Track (mm): 1628
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 223
      • Overall Height (mm): 1990
      • Overall Length (mm): 4890
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 993
      • Rear Track (mm): 1628
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3000
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1282
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.5
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1017
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.0
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1299
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.1
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1473
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.0
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • 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
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Wheel
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1143
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 102
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 75
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • 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
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • 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
    • 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 View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1600
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3527
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 5200
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1734
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3823
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
      • Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1266
      • Payload Inc Driver (kg): 1341
      • Payload Inc Driver (lb): 2956
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1734
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1675
    • 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 Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • 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 Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to Runner:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Cd
      • System Rds
    • Body exterior
      • Illuminated Side Step
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.33
    • Cargo area
      • Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
      • Bulkhead Solid Window
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Sd Card
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height (mm): 1282
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 50.5
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width (mm): 1017
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 40.0
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
      • Rear Driver Auxiliary Door Shut
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
      • Rear Driver Electric Door
      • Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
      • Rear Passenger Electric Door
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/rubber
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Wood
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 988
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
    • Storage
      • Storage Box Seats Location: Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Other
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • 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
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 5300
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1800
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1741
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from Runner:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 43.25
    • Instrumentation
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Wheel
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1143
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 102
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 75
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2200
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 5200
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1734
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3823
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
      • Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1266
      • Payload Inc Driver (kg): 1341
      • Payload Inc Driver (lb): 2956
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1734
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1675
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1990mm
    1904mm
    4890mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg2500Kg
    20242500Kg2500Kg
    20232500Kg2500Kg
    20222500Kg2500Kg
    20212500Kg2500Kg
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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.6L 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 8.3L 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, FWDDiesel7.0 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Transporter?

    The Volkswagen Transporter has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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 Runner that starts from $36,890.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $58,120.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2500 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 5290mm in length and sits 2477mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 150kW 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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