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    Volkswagen Transporter Base (2003) price & specs

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    2.5L petrol4D Cargo Van5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2003 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Cargo Van that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Germany with prices starting at $42,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1940mm (76.4 inches) in height, 4707mm (185.3 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1580kg (3483.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    41.2 - 53.8 kW/t
    41.2 kW/t
    53.8 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    4,707 mm
    1,840 mm
    1,940 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,707 mm
    Overall Width1,840 mm
    Overall Height1,940 mm
    Wheelbase2,920 mm
    Turning Circle12,100 mm
    Load Capacity1,220 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cargo Van, Petrol, FWD

    $42,990†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81.5
    Engine (cc): 2461
    Compression Ratio: 8.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
    Maximum Power (kW): 85
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Torsion
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Cargo Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Cargo Van
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 190.7
    Cargo Volume (L): 5400
    Height (in): 55.7
    Height (mm): 1415
    Length (in): 97.8
    Length (mm): 2485
    Loading Floor Height (in): 20.7
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 525
    Standard Measurement: VDA
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 50.2
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1274
    Width (in): 63.8
    Width (mm): 1620

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12100
    Front Track (in): 62.6
    Front Track (mm): 1589
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
    Overall Height (in): 76.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1940
    Overall Length (in): 185.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4707
    Overall Width (in): 72.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1840
    Rear Track (in): 61.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1554
    Wheelbase (in): 115
    Wheelbase (mm): 2920

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Height (in): 50.6
    Passenger Height (mm): 1286
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.9
    Passenger Width (mm): 1040
    Rear Height (in): 51.2
    Rear Height (mm): 1300
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Lift Gate
    Rear Width (in): 50.2
    Rear Width (mm): 1274

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1350
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 2976
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 700
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1543
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1220
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2690
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1580
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3483
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1380
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3042

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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