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Overview
The 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. with prices starting at $30,975 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.4L 5-cylinder engine that has 57 kW of power (at 3700 rpm) and 164 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1940mm (76.4 inches) in height, 4655mm (183.3 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1520kg (3351.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 12 month warranty.
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Power to Weight
32.29 - 53.29 kW/t
32.29 kW/t
72.12 kW/t
Price
$26,990 - $39,965
$21,910
$42,030
Warranty (Years)
1 year
1 year
3 years
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,520 - 2,800 kg
2,260 kg
2,850 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
19°
19°
Ground Clearance Unladen
180 mm
180 mm
Payload Capacity
1,255 kg
1,240 kg
1,340 kg
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Dimensions
4,655 mm
1,840 mm
1,940 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,655 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,000 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2370
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Bore: 79.5
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 22.5
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 13.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 17
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 26
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 26
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 13.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 9
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 137
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 85
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 57
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 78
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 164
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3700
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission1st Gear Ratio: 3.778
Transmission4th Gear Ratio: 1.029
Transmission2nd Gear Ratio: 2.118
Transmission3rd Gear Ratio: 1.458
Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.6
Transmission5th Gear Ratio: 0.837
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Front Material: Plastic
Rear Material: Plastic
Front Impact Absorbing: yes
Rear Impact Absorbing: yes
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: VDA
Cargo Area Length In: 97.8
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2485
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1620
Cargo Area Width In: 63.8
Cargo Area Height In: 55.7
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1620
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1220
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 48
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 20.3
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 515
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 190.7
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 5400
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 190.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 5400
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 76.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1940
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2920
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 115
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 72.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1840
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 183.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4655
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1575
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1540
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.6
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11700
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 38.4
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1300
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.2
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1274
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 50.2
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.9
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1040
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1286
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Opening Angle: 0
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3351
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1520
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 700
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1543
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2520
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5556
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1280
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2822
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1380
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3042
Maximum Trailer Tongue Load Kg: 100
Maximum Tongue Load Lbs: 220
Maximum Roof Rack Load Kg: 100
Maximum Roof Rack Load Lbs: 220
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 3
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
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