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Marton Pettendy
Volkswagen Transporter recalled
The German brand has recalled a small number of Transporter commercial vans because their headlights may not have been adjusted correctly.
21 Days Ago
1998 Volkswagen Transporter
The 1998 Volkswagen Transporter is a van offered in both Single Cab and Double Cab body styles.
There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-1993.
The 1998 Transporter was offered with a 2 year, 60,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Transporter include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (62kW/159Nm), 2.4L in-line 5-cylinder (57kW/164Nm), 2.4L in-line 5-cylinder (55kW/164Nm), 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder (81kW/190Nm) and 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder (85kW/200Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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Volkswagen Transporter
1998 Volkswagen Transporter
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1998 Volkswagen Transporter
News
Marton Pettendy
Volkswagen Transporter recalled
The German brand has recalled a small number of Transporter commercial vans because their headlights may not have been adjusted correctly.
21 Days Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen Transporter given GTI styling treatment
The new Volkswagen Transporter Sportline unveiled in Europe offers a lower, meaner look, but no extra performance.
2 Months Ago
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Base
2024
$50,932
Base
2023
$59,049
Base
2026
$64,304
Year
2026
2024
2023
Engine Type
2.0L Combustion
Fuel
Diesel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Body Type
Panel Van
Combi
Drop Side
Number of Doors
4 Doors
5 Doors
2 Doors
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Front
4x4
Rear
Maximum Power
125 kW
210 kW
81 kW
110 kW
146 kW
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1998 Volkswagen Transporter
Dimensions
4,707 mm
1,840 mm
1,940 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,707 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,205 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Transporter
Sales Data
2024875Total Sales
2025314Total Sales
202635YTD Sales
Volkswagen Transporter Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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1998 Volkswagen Transporter
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $27,990.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $41,490.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the base variant which can tow 2000 kg.
See all Volkswagen Transporter towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which measures 1970mm wide, 5245mm in length and sits 1920mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which has 85kW of power and 200nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2800 kg.
The Volkswagen Transporter may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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