Base
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (2004) price & specs
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Overview
The 2004 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a T5. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $41,400 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 128 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1935mm (76.2 inches) in height, 4890mm (192.5 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1591kg (3507.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R16 front tyres and 205/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
35 - 91.05 kW/t
35 kW/t
91.05 kW/t
Price
$31,900 - $51,079
$18,990
$58,500
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
200,000 km
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
3 years
5 years
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Dimensions
4,890 mm
1,904 mm
1,935 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,890 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,935 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,409 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2460
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Compression Ratio: 18
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
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Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 128
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 174
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 400
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
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: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Covers: Partial
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Platform Code: T5
Wheelbase Type: Short
Driver Location: RHD
Cab Type: Single Cab
Roof Type: Standard
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Front Color: Black
Front Material: Plastic
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 76.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1935
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3000
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 118.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 192.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4890
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1589
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1554
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.2
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 39.2
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 996
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 894
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.2
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Sliding
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
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: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3508
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1591
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4850
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6614
Payload Allowance Lbs: 3106
Payload Allowance Kg: 1409
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1350
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 2976
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1680
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3704
Gross Train Weight Kg: 4900
Gross Train Weight Lbs: 10803
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
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 Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: 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
Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 3
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bench
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Seating Configuration: 3+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
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
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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