Volkswagen Transporter Base (2026) price & specs
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Overview
The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th September 2025 classified as a T7. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Turkey with prices starting at $60,590 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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Dimensions
| 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 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Electric Trunk Hatch Pull Down
Manufacturer Name: Power Remote Tailgate
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Months Subscription Included: 60
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Electric
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 13.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.00
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): 886
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 551
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 36
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 30
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.9
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
Maximum Power (kW): 125
Maximum Torque (Nm): 390
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
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 Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 240.1
Cargo Volume (L): 6800
Length (in): 118.2
Length (mm): 3002
Loading Floor Height (in): 24.3
Loading Floor Height (mm): 616
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13000
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 42.7
Overall Height (in): 77.9
Overall Height (mm): 1978
Overall Length (in): 214.6
Overall Length (mm): 5450
Overall Width (in): 89.6
Overall Width (mm): 2275
Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
Rear Overhang (mm): 993
Wheelbase (in): 137.8
Wheelbase (mm): 3500
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 21.2
Departure Angle: 16.2
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: T7
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Long
Step
Illuminated Side Step: yes
Step Location: Side
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): 51.2
Passenger Height (mm): 1301
Passenger Internal Handles: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Opening Angle: 0
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 40.6
Passenger Width (mm): 1030
Rear Height (in): 80.8
Rear Height (mm): 2053
Rear Internal Handles: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Rear Width (in): 55.1
Rear Width (mm): 1400
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
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
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): 1680
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3704
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 6173
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3225
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7110
Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
Payload Allowance (kg): 835
Payload Allowance (lb): 1841
Payload Inc Driver (kg): 1016
Payload Inc Driver (lb): 2240
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2390
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5269
Tare Weight (kg): 2339
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 112
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
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
Floor Covering
Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
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 Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
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: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
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
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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