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Overview
The 2021 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Drop Side that was released to the Australian market on 5th January 2021 classified as a T6. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $60,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 146 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1400 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 8.3L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 217g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 964km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1948mm (76.7 inches) in height, 5500mm (216.5 inches) in length, 1994mm (78.5 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2058kg (4537.1 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 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2021 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 202mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
43.81 - 79.26 kW/t
27.76 kW/t
81.55 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 8.4 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
952 - 1,096 km
649 km
1,290 km
Price
$38,990 - $60,490
$25,990
$70,606
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 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
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,800 - 3,000 kg
1,810 kg
3,500 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,200 - 5,300 kg
2,295 kg
5,550 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 kg
322 kg
2,800 kg
Approach Angle
21.2°
15.2°
21.2°
Departure Angle
16.2 - 19.9°
15.4°
19.9°
Ground Clearance Unladen
201 - 202 mm
134 mm
212 mm
Payload Capacity
853 - 1,220 kg
540 kg
1,387 kg
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Dimensions
5,500 mm
1,994 mm
in mirror: 2,297 mm
in mirror: 2,297 mm
1,948 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,500 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,994 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,297 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,948 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 942 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 2
Electrical System
Electrical System Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 217
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Cntry Highway: 200
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Urban: 248
Energy Recuperation
Energy Recuperation Engine: yes
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
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size Inch: 6.5
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Touch Screen: yes
Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Full Digital
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Rim Mounted Sensor: yes
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: 12.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 964
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 599
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 9.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 37
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 13.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.3
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 146
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 199
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 450
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
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
Drive Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
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: Drop Side
Local Body Type: Drop Side
Platform Code: T6
Wheelbase Type: Long
Cab Type: Double Cab
Roof Type: Standard
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Type: Straight Side
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Length In: 85.4
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2169
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1940
Cargo Area Width In: 76.4
Cargo Area Height In: 15.4
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1940
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1940
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 76.4
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 35.6
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 904
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 76.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1948
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3400
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 133.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 78.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1994
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 216.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5500
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: 202
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.0
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 43.3
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 13200
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 46.8
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 1189
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 908
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror In: 90.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror Mm: 2297
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 21.2
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 19.9
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 392
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 15.4
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1940
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 76.4
Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Dropping Gate
Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Dropping Gate
Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 85.4
Cargo Doors Passenger Width Mm: 2169
Cargo Doors Passenger Height Mm: 392
Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 15.4
Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 85.4
Cargo Doors Driver Width Mm: 2169
Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 15.4
Cargo Doors Driver Height Mm: 392
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
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
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: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4537
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2058
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5512
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: 1999
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2077
Payload Allowance Kg: 942
Front Axle Weight Kg: 1710
Front Axle Weight Lbs: 3770
Rear Axle Weight Kg: 1550
Rear Axle Weight Lbs: 3417
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Trailer Noseweight Kg: 100
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Kg: 2058
Kerb Weight Inc Driver Lbs: 4537
Payload Inc Driver Kg: 1017
Payload Inc Driver Lbs: 2242
Manufacturer Driver Weight Kg: 75
Manufacturer Driver Weight Lbs: 165
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Digital Media Card: yes
System Touch Screen: yes
System Colour Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 0
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Usb Charging Port
Usb Charging Port Front Location: Front
Usb Charging Port Front Number: 2
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
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
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Head Protection: yes
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 Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 6
Seating Configuration: 3+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Auxiliary Heater
Auxiliary Heater Type: Independent Burner With Timer
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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