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    Volkswagen Transporter Base (2009) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2009 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-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 $56,500 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 128 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 9.2L/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 870km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1990mm (78.3 inches) in height, 4890mm (192.5 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1975kg (4354.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2009 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 165mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    42.08 - 68.27 kW/t
    35.23 kW/t
    116.49 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.9 - 9.7 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    9.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    825 - 1,013 km
    723 km
    1,034 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    2,150 kg
    3,000 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,200 - 2,500 kg
    725 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    154 mm
    176 mm
    Payload Capacity
    825 - 1,170 kg
    632 kg
    1,170 kg

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    Dimensions

    4,890 mm
    1,904 mm
    1,990 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,890 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,990 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Load Capacity825 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, 4x4

    $56,500†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2460
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 26
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.2

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes

    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 Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Cargo Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Cargo Van
    Platform Code: T5
    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): 204.8
    Cargo Volume (L): 5800
    Height (in): 55.5
    Height (mm): 1410
    Length (in): 100.1
    Length (mm): 2543
    Loading Floor Height (in): 22
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 558
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
    Width (in): 66.6
    Width (mm): 1692

    External Dimensions

    Front Overhang (in): 35.2
    Front Overhang (mm): 894
    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.5
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 165
    Overall Height (in): 78.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1990
    Overall Length (in): 192.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4890
    Overall Width (in): 75
    Overall Width (mm): 1904
    Rear Overhang (in): 39.2
    Rear Overhang (mm): 996
    Rear Track (in): 64.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1628
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
    Wheelbase (in): 118.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 3000

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Height (in): 49.9
    Passenger Height (mm): 1268
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.2
    Passenger Width (mm): 1020
    Rear Height (in): 51.4
    Rear Height (mm): 1305
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Lift Gate
    Rear Width (in): 58.5
    Rear Width (mm): 1485

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Auto-Dimming Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1575
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3472
    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 Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
    Payload Allowance (kg): 825
    Payload Allowance (lb): 1819
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1975
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4354
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3417

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Capacity: 6
    Glove Box Capacity: 6
    Location: Glove Box

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 2

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

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

    Head Restraints

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

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Swivelling: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Swivelling: yes
    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: Pop Out

    Auxiliary Heater

    Type: Independent Burner With Timer

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Anti-Lift: yes
    Interior Monitoring: yes

    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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