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Overview
The 2016 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 3rd November 2015 classified as a T6. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $48,280 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 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 8.3L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 219g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 964km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 2177mm (85.7 inches) in height, 4890mm (192.5 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 235/55 R17 front tyres and 235/55 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2016 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 223mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
43.25 - 76.79 kW/t
39.64 kW/t
76.79 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7 - 8.3 L/100km
4.7 L/100km
10.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
909 - 1,143 km
667 km
1,319 km
Price
$32,990 - $50,280
$21,990
$58,670
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
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,000 kg
1,917 kg
3,500 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,200 - 5,300 kg
2,967 kg
5,325 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,050 kg
2,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
202 - 223 mm
155 mm
234 mm
Payload Capacity
984 - 1,416 kg
608 kg
1,700 kg
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Dimensions
4,890 mm
1,904 mm
2,177 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,890 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,177 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,038 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: 219
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
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: 8.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 34
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 11.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 909
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 565
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 9.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 38
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 9.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 13.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.3
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
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
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: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Other
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 Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 103
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 103
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
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: T6
Wheelbase Type: Short
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: 91.5
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2324
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1700
Cargo Area Width In: 66.9
Cargo Area Height In: 64.4
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1700
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1244
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 49.0
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 22.4
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 568
Cargo Area Cargo Volume Cu Ft: 236.6
Cargo Area Cargo Volume L: 6700
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 85.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2177
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3000
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 118.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 192.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4890
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 Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 223
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 39.0
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 39.1
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 993
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 908
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.7
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 1299
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 51.1
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1473
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 58.0
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: 40.0
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 1017
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 1282
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 50.5
Cargo Doors Driver Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 40.0
Cargo Doors Driver Width Mm: 1017
Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 50.5
Cargo Doors Driver Height Mm: 1282
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
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
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
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
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
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4325
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1962
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: 1903
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2288
Payload Allowance Kg: 1038
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1600
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 3527
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1550
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3417
Gross Train Weight Kg: 5300
Gross Train Weight Lbs: 11685
Antenna
Antenna Type: Diversity
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Digital Media Card: yes
System Touch Screen: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
System Rds: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Bulkhead
Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
Bulkhead Solid Window: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration Android Auto: yes
Mobile Integration Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 5.0
Display Screen Touch Screen: yes
Display Screen Number: 1
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Floor Covering Load Area: Wood
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Wood
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 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 Center Seat Position: Center
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side 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 Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Seat Folds To Table: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Folding: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest Adjustable: 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
Storage Box
Storage Box Seats Location: Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Aircon Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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