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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Life
Body type
Cargo Van
Body type
Minivan
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.2 L/100km
Power and torque
132kW / 450Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 360Nm
Not available
1290km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Doors
5
Seats
3
Seats
7
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Driver modes
—
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 7 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 8 in
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location 3rd row: yes
Number: 2
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Cruise control
—
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Illuminated entry system
—
Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Side doors: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
—
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Vanity mirror
—
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Internal Memory /HD
—
Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 32 GB
Parking assistance
—
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Remote services
—
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Telematics
—
Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
Standard met: EU6 E
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 166 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 175 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 191 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 2,184 cc
Engine code: 46356723
Liters: 2.2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,968 cc
Engine code: TDI360
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 90 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 80 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 3.5 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.25 in
Instrument cluster
—
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6.2 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,290 km
Combined: 16.1 km/L
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 180 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 132 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 450 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 110 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 360 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,750 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,600 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: AT8
Shift lever location: Dash
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: DSG
Shift lever location: Dash
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Trailing Arm
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Rear axle
—
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 116
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: R
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 116
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: R
Tire width: 215 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 103
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 103
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 235 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7 in
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Cargo Van
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: U3
Roof type: Semi-High
Wheelbase type: Medium
Local body type: Cargo Van
Body style
Body type: Minivan
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB-evo
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Minivan
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
—
Step
Location rear: yes
Type: Platform
Step
—
Spoiler
—
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Black
Location rear: yes
Color: Black
Cargo area dimensions
Cargo volume: 11,500 L
Height: 1,932 mm
Length: 3,120 mm
Loading floor height: 550 mm
Measurement standard: Manufacturer's Own
Width between wheelhouses: 1,422 mm
Width: 1,870 mm
Cargo area dimensions
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External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,500 mm
Front overhang: 948 mm
Front track: 1,810 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 150 mm
Overall height: 2,522 mm
Overall length: 5,413 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,508 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,690 mm
Overall width: 2,050 mm
Rear overhang: 1,015 mm
Rear track: 1,790 mm
Wheelbase: 3,450 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,100 mm
Front track: 1,659 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 152 mm
Overall height: 1,907 mm
Overall length: 4,973 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,252 mm
Overall width: 1,941 mm
Rear track: 1,659 mm
Wheelbase: 3,124 mm
Cargo capacity
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Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 3,672 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 469 L
Cargo doors
Location passenger: yes
Height: 1,755 mm
Operation: Sliding
Width: 1,250 mm
Location rear: yes
Height: 1,790 mm
Opening angle: 270°
Operation: Double-Hinged
Width: 1,562 mm
Cargo doors
—
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Auxiliary door shut: yes
Electric: yes
Type: Sliding
Location rear passenger: yes
Auxiliary door shut: yes
Electric: yes
Type: Sliding
Rear door
—
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Halogen
Bulb type (low beam): Halogen
Lens type: Complex Surface
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Complex Surface
Headlight control
Height adjustment: Manual
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
LED lights
—
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Contrasting Colour
Heated: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Privacy glass
—
Privacy glass
Location: Rear Side
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Blind
—
Blind
Location side: yes
Type: Manual
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,960 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 6,000 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,510 kg
Payload allowance: 1,430 kg
Payload inc driver: yes
Payload inc driver: 1,430 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,080 kg
Rear axle weight: 2,000 kg
Tare weight: 2,012 kg
Trailer noseweight: 100 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,850 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,018 kg
Tare weight: 1,958.5 kg
Trailer noseweight: 80 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 4
Speakers
Number of: 8
Bulkhead
Type unknown: yes
Height: Full
Width: Full
Bulkhead
—
Load restraint
Type: Hooks
Load restraint
—
Cover/rear parcel shelf
—
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Load area side covering
Exposed metal partial: yes
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Load area side covering
—
Luxury trim
On gear selector: Leather
Luxury trim
On doors: Chrome
On instrument panel: Carbon Fiber Look
Airbags
Number of: 2
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Head restraints
Location 3rd row seats: yes
Number: 3
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 2
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar & Camera
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear seat belts
—
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Head protection: yes
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: All Three Rows
Third row seat belts
—
Third row seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Overtaking sensor
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Crash test results
—
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 90
ANCAP child occupant score: 88
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 69
ANCAP safety assist score: 79
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 77
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 87
Euro NCAP overall: 4
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 78
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 75
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jun 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2022
ANCAP version tested: 1.4 litre PHEV LHD
Euro NCAP date tested: 1 Nov 2025
Euro NCAP version tested: VW Multivan 2.0 TDI, LHD
Front seat
Location center: yes
Type: Bench
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Type: Bench
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 1
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Captain's
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 1
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Captain's
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seating
Seating capacity: 3
Seating configuration: 3+0
Seating
Seating capacity: 7
Seating configuration: 2+2+3
Rear seats
—
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Individual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Captain's
Third row seats
—
Third row seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 1
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
System
—
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 20,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 96 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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