Volkswagen Transporter Base (2026) price & specs

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Overview

The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Cargo Van that was released to the Australian market on 2nd September 2026. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Turkey with prices starting at $62,490 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power and 390 Nm of torque via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 7.9L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO₂. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 886km per full tank

The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1978mm (77.9 inches) in height, 5450mm (214.6 inches) in length, 2275mm (89.6 inches) in width with a 3500mm (137.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2390kg (5269.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

51.31 - 84.2 kW/t

35.8 kW/t

88.38 kW/t

Fuel Efficiency

7.9 - 8.4 L/100km

1.7 L/100km

8.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

833 - 964 km

806 km

1,290 km

Price

$64,201 - $92,498

$45,881

$146,271

Warranty (Years)

5 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

6 years

4 years

6 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

3,000 - 3,350 kg

2,010 kg

3,500 kg

Gross Comb. Mass

5,300 kg

3,510 kg

5,725 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,850 - 2,800 kg

750 kg

2,800 kg

Approach Angle

16.4 - 21.2°

16.4°

25°

Departure Angle

16.2 - 17.2°

16.2°

18°

Ground Clearance Unladen

166 - 202 mm

135 mm

202 mm

Payload Capacity

760 - 1,109 kg

523 kg

1,338 kg

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

16.5 - 83 kWh

16.5 kWh

90 kWh

DC Fast Charging (max kW)

125 kW

70 kW

185 kW

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Dimensions

5,450 mm

2,275 mm

1,978 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	5,450 mm
Overall Width	2,275 mm
Overall Height	1,978 mm
Wheelbase	3,500 mm
Turning Circle	13,000 mm
Load Capacity	835 kg

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Sales Data

2024875Total Sales

2025314Total Sales

2026452YTD Sales

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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs

Base

2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, FWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

360 view camera

Manufacturer's name: Area View Camera

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android number of months subscription: Unlimited

Android wireless connection: yes

Apple CarPlay: yes

Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited

Apple wireless connection: yes

Navigational systems

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 13 in

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Remote services

Beep/flash: yes

Driving history & analysis: yes

Find my car: yes

Geo fencing: yes

Number of months subscription included: Unlimited

Remote lock/unlock: yes

Speed alert: yes

Vehicle diagnostics: yes

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless start: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Number of: 1

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Emission control level

Standard met: EU6

Engine

Cc: 1,968 cc

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Diesel

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 70 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Screen size: 13 in

Touch screen: yes

Video entertainment: yes

Location instrument cluster 1: yes

Screen size: 12 in

Instrument cluster

Reconfigurable: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.9 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 886 km

Combined: 12.7 km/L

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 170 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 125 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 390 Nm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Transmission description: Automatic

Number of speeds: 8

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

Suspension

Location front: yes

Stabilizer bar: yes

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Type: Trailing Arm

Rear axle

Axle location 1: yes

Tires

Location front: yes

Tire load index: 109

Tire profile: 65

Tire speed rating: T

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Tire load index: 109

Tire profile: 65

Tire speed rating: T

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 6.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim diameter: 16 in

Rim width: 6.5 in

Cargo area dimensions

Cargo volume: 6,800 L

Length: 3,002 mm

Loading floor height: 616 mm

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 13,000 mm

Overall height: 1,978 mm

Overall length: 5,450 mm

Overall width: 2,275 mm

Rear overhang: 993 mm

Wheelbase: 3,500 mm

Ramp angles

Approach angle: 21.2°

Departure angle: 16.2°

Body style

Cab type: Regular

Body type: Cargo Van

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: T7

Wheelbase type: Long

Local body type: Cargo Van

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Cargo doors

Location passenger: yes

Height: 1,301 mm

Width: 1,030 mm

Location rear: yes

Height: 2,053 mm

Opening angle: 90°

Width: 1,400 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Power windows

Location front: yes

Windshield wipers

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 2,800 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 3,225 kg

Manufacturer driver weight: 75 kg

Payload allowance: 1,016 kg

Published kerb weight: 2,390 kg

Tare weight: 2,339 kg

Trailer noseweight: 112 kg

Speakers

Number of: 4

System

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Bulkhead

Type unknown: yes

Airbags

Number of: 6

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Driver monitor: yes

Driving pattern monitor: yes

Includes junction turning: yes

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Programmable distance: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Front cross traffic collision avoidance

Includes braking: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Lane departure warning

Activates steering: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Front seat

Location center: yes

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Heated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Heated: yes

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Air conditioning

Climate control number of zones: 1

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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