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Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 1st September 2011 classified as a T5. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $48,680 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 132 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1500 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 221g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 952km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 2176mm (85.7 inches) in height, 5292mm (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 235/55 R17 front tyres and 235/55 R17 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
5.5 L/100km
12.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
825 - 1,067 km
529 km
1,176 km
Price
$29,990 - $53,180
$19,990
$59,690
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,000 kg
2,089 kg
3,200 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
4,900 - 5,200 kg
2,935 kg
5,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
750 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
165 mm
151 mm
190 mm
Payload Capacity
969 - 1,318 kg
700 kg
1,345 kg
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Dimensions
5,292 mm
1,904 mm
2,176 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,292 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,176 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 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: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 221
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1968
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 81.0
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 11.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 952
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 592
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 9.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 13.9
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.4
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 132
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 180
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 400
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: 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: 235
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 103
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 106
Wheels
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
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
Cab Type: Single Cab
Roof Type: Semi-High
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: 116.9
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2970
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1692
Cargo Area Width In: 66.6
Cargo Area Height In: 64.0
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1692
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1244
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 49.0
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 22.5
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 571
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 275.5
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 7800
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 85.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2176
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3400
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 133.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 208.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5292
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 Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 43.3
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 13200
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 39.2
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 996
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 896
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.3
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: 1486
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 Rear Internal Handles: yes
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
Doors
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 Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
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 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
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
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: Fixed
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4200
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1905
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6614
Tare Weight Kg: 1846
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2612
Payload Allowance Kg: 1185
Gross Train Weight Kg: 5000
Gross Train Weight Lbs: 11023
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
System Type: Stereo
System Rds: yes
System Ari Eon: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Bulkhead
Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
Bulkhead Solid Width: Full
Bulkhead Solid Height: Half
Overall Bulkhead Size
Overall Bulkhead Size Full Bulkhead Width: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
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
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Traffic Information
Traffic Information Type: Voice And Display
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Wood
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080715
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Tdi Van Lhd
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
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
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
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 Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Front Seat Passenger Seat Folds To Table: yes
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
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Aircon Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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