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2020 Volkswagen Transporter

New from

$38,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.9 - 8.4 L / 100km

About the Volkswagen Transporter

Last updated Sep 25, 2025

The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in None Combi, None Panel Van, Double Drop Side and Single Drop Side body styles. Available in Australia from $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $60,490 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.

The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 110kW and 340Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2020 Transporter is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

43.81 - 79.26 kW/t

42.02 kW/t

97.64 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

6.9 - 8.4 L/100km

5 L/100km

12.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

952 - 1,096 km

565 km

1,290 km

Price

$38,990 - $60,490

$25,490

$64,200

Warranty (Years)

5 years

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

160,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

5 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,800 - 3,000 kg

1,810 kg

4,050 kg

Gross Comb. Mass

5,200 - 5,300 kg

2,295 kg

5,365 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,500 kg

850 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

201 - 202 mm

150 mm

202 mm

Payload Capacity

853 - 1,220 kg

540 kg

1,690 kg

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2020 Volkswagen Transporter Price

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$51,490
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$54,490
2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$38,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$56,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$53,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$55,780
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$53,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$50,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$47,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$41,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$44,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$50,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$44,990
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$47,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$46,780
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$49,780
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$60,490
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$57,490
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	$55,490
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$58,490
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$57,490
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	$54,490

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Transporter Pricing

Year	Price 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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2020 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Media Card
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Length: Regular
- Body Type: Combi
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Combi
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- 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): 57.17
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Cruise Control Speed Limiter
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- 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): 8.0
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
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): 201
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
- Overall Height (mm): 1990
- Overall Length (mm): 4904
- 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 Driver Height (mm): 1264
- Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 49.8
- Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
- Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
- Cargo Doors Driver Width (mm): 1017
- Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 40.0
- Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1264
- Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 49.8
- Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
- 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): 1290
- Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 50.8
- 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): 1473
- Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.0
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
- Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
- Rear Passenger Electric Door
Engine
- Bore Engine: 81.0
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Energy Recuperation Engine
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1968
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 95.5
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): 6.5
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Wheel
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- Instrument Cluster Type: Full Digital
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
- Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- 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
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Power Locks Automatic Locking
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 964
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 340
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3250
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- 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
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Number Of Airbags: 4
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Head Protection
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Swivelling
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Swivelling
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Electro-hydraulic
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Other
- 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
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
- Auxiliary Heater Type: Independent Burner With Timer
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: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
- Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Sliding
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
- Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Sliding
- 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
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
Weights
- Front Axle Weight (kg): 1610
- Front Axle Weight (lb): 3549
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Train Weight (kg): 5300
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1924
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4242
- Kerb Weight Includes Driver
- Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
- Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
- Payload Allowance (kg): 1076
- Payload Inc Driver (kg): 1151
- Payload Inc Driver (lb): 2538
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1924
- Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1500
- Tare Weight (kg): 1865
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: 106
- 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: 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: 106
- 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: 215

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2020 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

1990mm

1904mm

4904mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2020 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2500Kg	2500Kg
2024	2500Kg	2500Kg
2023	2500Kg	2500Kg
2022	2500Kg	2500Kg
2021	2500Kg	2500Kg

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2020 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

There are 7 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 6.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Volkswagen Transporter that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.4L 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 Transporter	Fuel Type	Combined
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	8.3 L/100km
2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	6.9 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	8.0 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	7.3 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	8.3 L/100km
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	7.5 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	8.3 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	7.5 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	7.6 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	8.4 L/100km
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	8.3 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.

2020 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty

What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?

The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 5 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.