Volkswagen Transporter Base (2022) price & specs
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Overview
The 2022 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2022 classified as a T6. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $58,820 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 7.3L/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 1096km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 2477mm (97.5 inches) in height, 5304mm (208.8 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1906kg (4202.0 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 2022 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 202mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 2,297 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,304 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,297 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,477 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,094 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster
Type: Full Digital
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Rim Mounted Sensor: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1096
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 681
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 199
Maximum Power (kW): 146
Maximum Torque (Nm): 450
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Other
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: T6
Roof Type: High
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Step
Illuminated Side Step: yes
Step Location: Side
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 328.4
Cargo Volume (L): 9300
Height (in): 76.4
Height (mm): 1700
Length (in): 117.1
Length (mm): 2975
Loading Floor Height (in): 22.3
Loading Floor Height (mm): 566
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49.0
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
Width (in): 66.9
Width (mm): 1700
External Dimensions
Front Overhang (in): 35.7
Front Overhang (mm): 908
Front Track (in): 64.1
Front Track (mm): 1628
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.0
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 202
Overall Height (in): 97.5
Overall Height (mm): 2477
Overall Length (in): 208.8
Overall Length (mm): 5304
Overall Width (in): 75.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 90.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2297
Overall Width (mm): 1904
Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
Rear Overhang (mm): 993
Rear Track (in): 64.1
Rear Track (mm): 1628
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13200
Wheelbase (in): 133.9
Wheelbase (mm): 3400
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 21.2
Departure Angle: 16.2
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 50.5
Driver Height (mm): 1282
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Opening Angle: 180
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 40.0
Driver Width (mm): 1017
Passenger Height (in): 50.5
Passenger Height (mm): 1282
Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Opening Angle: 0
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 40.0
Passenger Width (mm): 1017
Rear Height (in): 66.7
Rear Height (mm): 1694
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Rear Width (in): 58.0
Rear Width (mm): 1473
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Driver Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Rear Driver Electric Door: yes
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Rear Passenger Electric Door: yes
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Fixed
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Fixed
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1600
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5300
Gross Train Weight (lb): 11685
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1906
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4202
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
Payload Allowance (kg): 1094
Payload Allowance (lb): 2412
Payload Inc Driver (kg): 1169
Payload Inc Driver (lb): 2577
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1906
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4202
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3417
Tare Weight (kg): 1847
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 100
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Bulkhead
Solid Bulkhead Height: Full
Type: Solid
Solid Bulkhead Width: Full
Solid Bulkhead Window: yes
Load Restraint
Sliding Anchorage Points: yes
Type: Hooks
Overall Bulkhead Size
Full Height: yes
Full Width: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Floor Covering
Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Wood
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 4
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Swivelling: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Swivelling: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Auxiliary Heater
Type: Independent Burner With Timer
Rear Heater
Type: Engine Coolant System
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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