Volkswagen Transporter Base (2021) price & specs

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Overview

The 2021 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Drop Side that was released to the Australian market on 5th January 2021. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Germany with prices starting at $55,490 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 7.6L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO₂. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1053km 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 1944kg (4285.8 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

$43,729 - $65,874

$30,092

$76,287

Warranty (Years)

5 years

3 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

6 years

4 years

6 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

24 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,800 - 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

2,500 kg

322 kg

3,500 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

2,500 kg

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Dimensions

5,500 mm

1,994 mm
inc 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	1,056 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, 7-speed auto, 2-door Drop Side, Diesel, FWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Number of: 2

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Emission control level

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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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Screen size: 6.5 in

Touch screen: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.6 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 1,053 km

Combined: 13.2 km/L

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 199 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 146 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 450 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,400 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Manual mode: yes

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Dash

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Type: Electro-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: 103

Tire profile: 55

Tire speed rating: H

Tire width: 235 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 103

Tire profile: 55

Tire speed rating: H

Tire width: 235 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Steel

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Steel

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body length: Regular

Cab type: Regular

Body type: Drop Side

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: T6

Roof type: Standard

Wheelbase type: Long

Local body type: Drop Side

Step

Location rear: yes

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Black

Cargo area dimensions

Height: 392 mm

Length: 2,939 mm

Loading floor height: 904 mm

Measurement standard: Manufacturer's Own

Width between wheelhouses: 1,940 mm

Width: 1,940 mm

External dimensions

Front overhang: 908 mm

Front track: 1,628 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 202 mm

Overall height: 1,948 mm

Overall length: 5,500 mm

Overall width inc mirror: 2,297 mm

Overall width: 1,994 mm

Rear overhang: 1,189 mm

Rear track: 1,628 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 13,200 mm

Wheelbase: 3,400 mm

Cargo doors

Location driver: yes

Height: 392 mm

Operation: Tailgate

Width: 2,939 mm

Location passenger: yes

Height: 392 mm

Operation: Tailgate

Width: 2,939 mm

Location rear: yes

Height: 392 mm

Opening angle: 180°

Operation: Tailgate

Width: 1,940 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

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

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Front axle weight: 1,600 kg

Gross trailer weight braked: 2,500 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 3,000 kg

Kerb weight inc driver: 1,944 kg

Kerb weight includes driver: yes

Manufacturer driver weight: 75 kg

Payload allowance: 1,056 kg

Payload inc driver: 1,131 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,944 kg

Rear axle weight: 1,550 kg

Tare weight: 1,884.5 kg

Trailer noseweight: 100 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

Total number of USB connections front: 2

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 front: yes

USB charging port

Location front: yes

Number: 2

Airbags

Number of: 4

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Brakes at low speed: Front

Driver monitor: yes

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position center: yes

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

Head protection: yes

Front seat

Location center: yes

Type: Bench

Location driver: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 3

Seating configuration: 3+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): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 12 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 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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