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2006 Volkswagen Transporter
The 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is a van offered in both Single Cab and Double Cab body styles. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $32,400.
There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-1993.
The 2006 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Transporter include 1.9 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (63kW/200Nm), 1.9 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (77kW/250Nm), 2 in-line 4-cylinder (85kW/170Nm), 2.5 in-line 5-cylinder turbo (96kW/340Nm), 2.5 in-line 5-cylinder turbo (128kW/400Nm) and 3.2 v6 (173kW/315Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed manual manual, 6-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $32,400 - $51,079â€
- Transmission
- 5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Cab Chassis or Panel Van
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $32,400 - $51,079â€
- Transmission
- 5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Cab Chassis or Panel Van
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Volkswagen Transporter
2006 Volkswagen Transporter
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2006 Volkswagen Transporter
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Transporter comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
2006 Volkswagen Transporter
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Power to Weight
35 - 91.05 kW/t
35 kW/t
91.05 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 13.5 L/100km
6.1 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Price
$32,400 - $51,079
$19,990
$51,079
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
130,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
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Base
2024
$45,890
Base
2023
$53,770
Base
2026
$58,590
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
Drivetrain
Front
4x4
Rear
Maximum Power
125 kW
210 kW
81 kW
110 kW
146 kW
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2006 Volkswagen Transporter
Dimensions
4,890 mm
1,904 mm
1,964 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,890 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,964 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,065 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
202614YTD Sales
Volkswagen Transporter Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2006 Volkswagen Transporter
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $32,400.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $51,079.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the base variant which can tow 2500 kg.
See all Volkswagen Transporter towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which measures 1904mm wide, 5290mm in length and sits 2470mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which has 173kW of power and 315nm 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 3000 kg.
The Volkswagen Transporter may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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