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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD
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Volkswagen Crafter Base (2016) price & specs
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Overview
The 2016 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 5th February 2017. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $52,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 105 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 1575 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2705mm (106.5 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 2261kg (4984.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 235/65 R16 front tyres and 235/65 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2016 Volkswagen Crafter Base has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
35.12 - 58.72 kW/t
35.12 kW/t
75 kW/t
Price
$40,600 - $66,140
$38,990
$66,140
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
200,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 7 years
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 5,000 kg
3,510 kg
5,000 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
3,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
166 mm
219 mm
Payload Capacity
1,226 - 2,916 kg
1,226 kg
2,916 kg
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Dimensions
6,940 mm
1,993 mm
2,705 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,940 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,993 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4,325 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,289 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Crafter Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Speed Limiter: yes
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Bore: 81.0
Engine Cc: 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 75
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 143
Power Maximum Power Kw: 105
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 340
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: 1575
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 115
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 115
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: Ncv3
Roof Type: High
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 494.4
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 14000
Cargo Area Height In: 76.4
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1780
Cargo Area Length In: 169.3
Cargo Area Length Mm: 4300
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 26.4
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 670
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 53.1
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1350
Cargo Area Width In: 70.1
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1780
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 39.4
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 1000
External Dimensions Front Track In: 67.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1710
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 6.9
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 176
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 106.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2705
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 273.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 6940
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 78.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1993
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 63.6
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 1615
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 67.6
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1716
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 51.2
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 15600
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 170.3
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 4325
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 71.7
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1820
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 51.2
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1300
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 72.4
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1840
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 61.6
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1565
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7826
Payload Allowance Kg: 1289
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2842
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2261
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4985
Tare Weight Kg: 2206
Audio System
System Digital Media Card: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 5
Bulkhead
Bulkhead Solid Height: Full
Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
Bulkhead Solid Width: Full
Bulkhead Solid Window: yes
Overall Bulkhead Size
Overall Bulkhead Size Full Bulkhead Height: yes
Overall Bulkhead Size Full Bulkhead Width: yes
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 2
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Semi-Auto
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 30000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 18641
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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