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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD
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Volkswagen Transporter Base (2006) price & specs
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Overview
The 2006 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van 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 $44,400 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. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 8.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 227g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 952km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1969mm (77.5 inches) in height, 5290mm (208.3 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1905kg (4199.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 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
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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Dimensions
5,290 mm
1,904 mm
1,969 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,290 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,095 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 227
Engine
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 2460
Compression Ratio: 18
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
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Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.4
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
Maximum Power (kW): 128
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Covers: Partial
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: T5
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Rear Bumper Material: Plastic
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 236.6
Cargo Volume (L): 6700
Height (in): 55.5
Height (mm): 1692
Length (in): 115.9
Length (mm): 2943
Loading Floor Height (in): 21.8
Loading Floor Height (mm): 553
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
Width (in): 66.6
Width (mm): 1692
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13200
Front Overhang (in): 35.2
Front Overhang (mm): 894
Front Track (in): 64.1
Front Track (mm): 1628
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
Overall Height (in): 77.5
Overall Height (mm): 1969
Overall Length (in): 208.3
Overall Length (mm): 5290
Overall Width (in): 75
Overall Width (mm): 1904
Rear Overhang (in): 39.2
Rear Overhang (mm): 996
Rear Track (in): 64.1
Rear Track (mm): 1628
Wheelbase (in): 133.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3400
Cargo Doors
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Operation: Sliding
Passenger Height (in): 50.6
Passenger Height (mm): 1284
Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Opening Angle: 0
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 40.2
Passenger Width (mm): 1020
Rear Height (in): 51.4
Rear Height (mm): 1305
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Rear Width (in): 58.5
Rear Width (mm): 1485
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Wide Angle Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Sliding
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1575
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3472
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5200
Gross Train Weight (lb): 11464
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
Payload Allowance (kg): 1095
Payload Allowance (lb): 2414
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1905
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4200
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1625
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3583
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Bulkhead
Bulkhead Window: yes
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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