Volkswagen Transporter Base (2017) price & specs

2.0L Diesel 4D Cargo Van 6 SP MANUAL FWD

Base

Overview

The 2017 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Cargo Van that was released to the Australian market on 2nd August 2016. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Germany with prices starting at $42,440 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 7.2L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 189g of CO₂. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1111km per full tank

The Volkswagen Transporter measures 2477mm (97.5 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 1870kg (4122.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 205/65 R16 front tyres and 205/65 R16 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 2017 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 222mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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Power to Weight

43.25 - 75.95 kW/t

29.14 kW/t

75.95 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

1,290 km

Price

$34,490

$24,990

$67,030

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

6 years

4 years

6 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

3,000 kg

1,810 kg

4,490 kg

Gross Comb. Mass

5,200 - 5,300 kg

2,295 kg

7,000 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,000 - 2,500 kg

322 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

21.2°

13.2°

21.2°

Departure Angle

16.2 - 19.9°

14.8°

19.9°

Ground Clearance Unladen

202 - 223 mm

154 mm

223 mm

Payload Capacity

984 - 1,416 kg

540 kg

2,390 kg

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Dimensions

5,290 mm

1,904 mm

2,477 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	5,290 mm
Overall Width	1,904 mm
Overall Height	2,477 mm
Wheelbase	3,400 mm
Load Capacity	1,130 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: 189 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: 7.2 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.1 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 1,039 km

Combined: 13 km/L

Country/highway: 15.4 km/L

Urban: 10.2 km/L

Urban: 9.1 L/100km

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 140 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 103 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 340 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

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: Leather Covered

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: 205 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 107

Tire profile: 65

Tire width: 205 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Steel

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 6.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Steel

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 6.5 in

Body style

Body length: Extended

Body type: Cargo Van

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: T6

Roof type: High

Wheelbase type: Long

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: 9,300 L

Height: 1,940 mm

Length: 2,724 mm

Loading floor height: 566 mm

Measurement standard: Manufacturer's Own

Width between wheelhouses: 1,244 mm

Width: 1,700 mm

External dimensions

Front overhang: 908 mm

Front track: 1,628 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 222 mm

Overall height: 2,477 mm

Overall length: 5,290 mm

Overall width: 1,904 mm

Rear overhang: 993 mm

Rear track: 1,628 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 13,200 mm

Wheelbase: 3,400 mm

Cargo doors

Location passenger: yes

Height: 1,282 mm

Operation: Sliding

Width: 1,017 mm

Location rear: yes

Height: 1,694 mm

Opening angle: 90°

Operation: Lift Gate

Width: 1,473 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): Halogen

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Lens type: Complex Surface

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

Front axle weight: 1,600 kg

Gross trailer weight braked: 2,000 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross train weight: 5,200 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 3,000 kg

Payload allowance: 1,130 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,870 kg

Rear axle weight: 1,550 kg

Tare weight: 1,810.5 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 4

System

Digital media card: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Parking distance system

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Airbags

Number of: 4

Anti collision system

Driver monitor: yes

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

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

Period (mths): 12 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

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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