Volkswagen Transporter Base (2011) price & specs

2.0L Diesel 4D Cargo Van 6 SP MANUAL FWD

Base

Overview

The 2011 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Cargo Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Germany with prices starting at $39,180 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 7.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 203g of CO₂. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1039km per full tank

The Volkswagen Transporter measures 2176mm (85.7 inches) in height, 4892mm (192.6 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1807kg (3983.7 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, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

40.69 - 75.99 kW/t

40.69 kW/t

75.99 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

7.5 - 9.7 L/100km

5.2 L/100km

12.6 L/100km

Vehicle Range

825 - 1,067 km

529 km

1,154 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km - Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

6 years

4 years

6 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

3,000 kg

1,949 kg

3,230 kg

Gross Comb. Mass

4,900 - 5,200 kg

3,800 kg

5,230 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,000 - 2,200 kg

1,050 kg

2,200 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

165 mm

150 mm

190 mm

Payload Capacity

969 - 1,409 kg

650 kg

1,409 kg

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Dimensions

4,892 mm

1,904 mm

2,176 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,892 mm
Overall Width	1,904 mm
Overall Height	2,176 mm
Wheelbase	3,000 mm
Load Capacity	1,193 kg

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Sales Data

2024875Total Sales

2025314Total Sales

2026452YTD Sales

Volkswagen Transporter Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs

Base

2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, FWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 203 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,968 cc

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Diesel

Generic primary fuel type: Diesel

Minimum fuel type: Diesel

System

Injection/carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 80 L

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Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.7 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.5 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 1,039 km

Combined: 13 km/L

Country/highway: 15.4 km/L

Urban: 10.2 km/L

Urban: 9.8 L/100km

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 140 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 103 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 340 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,500 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,750 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Transmission description: Manual

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Type: Hydraulic

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Plastic

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Trailing Arm

Rear axle

Axle location 1: yes

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 107

Tire profile: 65

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 107

Tire profile: 65

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Steel

Wheel covers: Partial

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 6.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Steel

Wheel covers: Partial

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 6.5 in

Body style

Body length: Regular

Cab type: Regular

Body type: Cargo Van

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: T5

Roof type: Semi-High

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Cargo Van

Mud flaps

Location: Front, Rear

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Black

Location rear: yes

Color: Black

Cargo area dimensions

Cargo volume: 6,700 L

Height: 1,626 mm

Length: 2,570 mm

Loading floor height: 566 mm

Measurement standard: Manufacturer's Own

Width between wheelhouses: 1,244 mm

Width: 1,692 mm

External dimensions

Front overhang: 896 mm

Front track: 1,628 mm

Overall height: 2,176 mm

Overall length: 4,892 mm

Overall width: 1,904 mm

Rear overhang: 996 mm

Rear track: 1,628 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 11,900 mm

Wheelbase: 3,000 mm

Cargo doors

Location passenger: yes

Height: 1,284 mm

Operation: Sliding

Width: 1,020 mm

Location rear: yes

Height: 1,305 mm

Opening angle: 90°

Operation: Lift Gate

Width: 1,486 mm

Headlight control

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Black

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Black

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Rear window

Wipers: Constant

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Variable

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross train weight: 5,000 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 3,000 kg

Payload allowance: 1,283 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,807 kg

Tare weight: 1,748 kg

Speakers

Number of: 2

System

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 4

ANCAP date tested: 15 Jul 2008

ANCAP version tested: 2.0 TDI Van LHD

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Operation: Reel

Pre-tensioners: yes

Type: 3-Point

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Reach type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 2

Seating configuration: 2+0

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Manual

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: 10,000 km

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† 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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