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2008 Volkswagen Transporter Base Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2008 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 $43,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 96 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 9.9L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 267g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 808km 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
37.04 - 96.49 kW/t
37.04 kW/t
96.49 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.1 - 13.5 L/100km
6.1 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Price
$30,490 - $49,590
$20,990
$57,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 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
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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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 267
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 Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 18
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct 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
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 24
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.9
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 96
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 130
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 340
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: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Heavy Duty
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: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 106
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 106
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
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: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: T5
Wheelbase Type: Long
Driver Location: RHD
Cab Type: Single Cab
Roof Type: Standard
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
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Length In: 115.9
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2943
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1692
Cargo Area Width In: 66.6
Cargo Area Height In: 55.5
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1692
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1244
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 49
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 21.8
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 553
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 236.6
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 6700
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 77.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1969
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3400
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 133.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 208.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5290
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1628
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1628
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.1
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13200
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 43.3
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
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1305
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.4
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1485
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.5
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.2
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1020
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1284
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Passenger Opening Angle: 0
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
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Sliding
Doors Rear Passenger Electric: yes
Doors Rear Driver Electric: yes
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
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
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Rear Side Windows
Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Fixed
Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Sliding
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4200
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1905
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5512
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: 2414
Payload Allowance Kg: 1095
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1575
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 3472
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1625
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3583
Gross Train Weight Kg: 5200
Gross Train Weight Lbs: 11464
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Bulkhead
Bulkhead Window: yes
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
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
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
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 Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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