Volkswagen Transporter Base (2014) price & specs
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Overview
The 2014 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Combi that was released to the Australian market on 3rd August 2013 classified as a T5. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $46,180 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 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 8.2L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 216g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 976km 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 1962kg (4325.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R16 front tyres and 205/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,892 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,176 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,038 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 216
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Bore: 81.0
Engine Cc: 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
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Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 976
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 606
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 12.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 14.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 41
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 9.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 10.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 23
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.2
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 140
Power Maximum Power Kw: 103
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 340
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Heavy Duty
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 107
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 107
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Combi
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Combi
Platform Code: T5
Roof Type: Semi-High
Wheelbase Type: Short
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 236.6
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 6700
Cargo Area Height In: 64.0
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1692
Cargo Area Length In: 92.6
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2353
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 21.8
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 553
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 49.0
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1244
Cargo Area Width In: 66.6
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1692
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.2
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 894
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1628
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39.0
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 85.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2176
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 192.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4892
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 39.2
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 996
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1628
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 118.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3000
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.6
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1284
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.2
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1020
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.4
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1305
Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles: yes
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.5
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1486
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Electric: yes
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Sliding
Doors Rear Passenger Electric: yes
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Sliding
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
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 Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
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
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 Train Weight Kg: 5000
Gross Train Weight Lbs: 11023
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6614
Payload Allowance Kg: 1115
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2458
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1962
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4324
Tare Weight Kg: 1902
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Ari Eon: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Rds: yes
System Type: Stereo
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Bulkhead
Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
Bulkhead Solid Window: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Traffic Information
Traffic Information Type: Voice And Display
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Wood
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 2
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20080715
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Litre Diesel Van Lhd
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
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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