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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD
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Volkswagen Crafter Base (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $51,200 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 80 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2940mm (115.7 inches) in height, 6940mm (273.2 inches) in length, 1993mm (78.5 inches) in width with a 4325mm (170.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2123kg (4680.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 235/65 R16 front tyres and 235/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 200,000 km warranty.
The 2008 Volkswagen Crafter Base has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
32.49 - 61.63 kW/t
31.78 kW/t
67.16 kW/t
Price
$40,600 - $64,845
$33,990
$73,494
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
200,000 km
100,000 km
200,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 5,000 kg
2,800 kg
6,500 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,500 kg
4,500 kg
6,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
750 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
165 mm
200 mm
Payload Capacity
1,347 - 2,773 kg
1,011 kg
4,205 kg
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Dimensions
6,940 mm
1,993 mm
2,940 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,940 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,993 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4,325 mm |
| Turning Circle | 15,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,427 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Crafter Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 2461
Compression Ratio: 16.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
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: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 109
Maximum Power (kW): 80
Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Automatic Mode: yes
Code: Shiftmatic
Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Type: Heavy Duty
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 112
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Roof Type: High
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Step
Rear Step Colour: Black
Step Location: Rear
Rear Step Type: Platform
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Front Bumper Type: Integrated
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Type: Integrated
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 494.4
Cargo Volume (L): 14000
Height (in): 76.4
Height (mm): 1780
Length (in): 169.3
Length (mm): 4300
Loading Floor Height (in): 26.4
Loading Floor Height (mm): 670
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 53.1
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1350
Width (in): 70.1
Width (mm): 1780
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 15600
Front Overhang (in): 39.4
Front Overhang (mm): 1000
Front Track (in): 67.3
Front Track (mm): 1710
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 51.2
Overall Height (in): 115.7
Overall Height (mm): 2940
Overall Length (in): 273.2
Overall Length (mm): 6940
Overall Width (in): 78.5
Overall Width (mm): 1993
Rear Overhang (in): 63.6
Rear Overhang (mm): 1615
Rear Track (in): 67.6
Rear Track (mm): 1716
Wheelbase (in): 170.3
Wheelbase (mm): 4325
Cargo Doors
Driver Internal Handles: yes
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 0
Driver Operation: Sliding
Passenger Height (in): 71.7
Passenger Height (mm): 1820
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 51.2
Passenger Width (mm): 1300
Rear Height (in): 72.4
Rear Height (mm): 1840
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 61.6
Rear Width (mm): 1565
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
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: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Third Row Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Weights
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): 5500
Gross Train Weight (lb): 12125
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
Payload Allowance (kg): 1427
Payload Allowance (lb): 3146
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2123
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4680
Tare Weight (kg): 2068
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Floor Covering
Load Area: Wood
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Board
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
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Folding: yes
Seat Upholstery
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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