Volkswagen Transporter, Price, Specs & Review

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 FWD

Power

125kW

Torque

390Nm

Fuel use

7.9L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,800kg

Volkswagen's new-generation Transporter landed in Australia from late 2025, now built in Turkey on the same line as the Ford Transit Custom. The diesel opens the range with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel making 125kW and 390Nm through an 8-speed auto, in short or long wheelbase with front-wheel drive or 4MOTION all-wheel drive, from $58,590 before on-road costs. Diesel payloads run up to about 1,062kg with 5.8 to 6.8 cubic metres of cargo space, and every model gets a 13-inch screen and a solid safety list. There is no ANCAP rating yet. Figures here are from Volkswagen Australia, not a road test.

Volkswagen Transporter e-Transporter

Power

210kW

Torque

415Nm

EV range

320km

Drive

RWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,300kg

The VW e-Transporter is the fully electric version of Volkswagen's new-generation mid-size van, a first for the Transporter line. It pairs a 64kWh battery with a 210kW rear motor and claims roughly 320km of range, though that figure is derived from European data rather than a firm VW Australia number. It supports 125kW DC fast charging and can still tow a braked 2,300kg, with payload around 806kg. Priced from $83,590 before on-road costs, it is on sale now. There is no ANCAP rating. Figures here are from Volkswagen Australia and AU sources, not a road test.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI400 SWB Van DSG (T6)

Power

132kW

Torque

400Nm

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI250 SWB Van Manual (T6.1)

Power

81kW

Torque

250Nm

Fuel use

6.9L/100km

Gearbox

5-speed manual

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI250 is the entry T6.1 Transporter van, with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel making 81kW and 250Nm through a five-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is the cheapest and slowest of the range and is aimed squarely at low-kilometre urban work. Official combined fuel use is 6.9L/100km, the best in the T6.1 line-up.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 SWB Van DSG (T6.1)

Power

110kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

8.3L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI340 is the mid-range T6.1 Transporter, with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel making 110kW and 340Nm and a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG, front-wheel drive. The manual is the more economical at 7.5L/100km combined against 8.3 for the DSG. Body choices include short and long-wheelbase van and the five-seat Crewvan.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI400 LWB Dual Cab DSG (T6)

Power

132kW

Torque

400Nm

Fuel use

7.9L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

6

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 LWB Single Cab DSG (T6.1)

Power

146kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI450 is the strongest T6.1 Transporter, with 146kW and 450Nm from the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel through a seven-speed DSG. It was offered with 4MOTION all-wheel drive on the van and dual cab, and in front-drive single cab chassis form. Combined fuel use runs from 7.6L/100km for the single cab to 8.3 for the 4MOTION dual cab.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 LWB Van DSG (T6)

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.7L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI400 LWB Dual Cab 4MOTION Manual (T6)

Power

132kW

Torque

400Nm

Fuel use

8.7L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Drive

AWD

Seats

6

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 LWB Crewvan DSG (T6)

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.7L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 LWB Van Manual (T6)

Power

150kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

6.8L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 SWB Van DSG (T6)

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.7L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI400 SWB Van 4MOTION DSG (T6)

Power

132kW

Torque

400Nm

Fuel use

8.3L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

AWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI400 LWB Van 4MOTION DSG (T6)

Power

132kW

Torque

400Nm

Fuel use

8.3L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

AWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 LWB Van DSG (T6)

Power

150kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

6.6L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 SWB Van Manual (T6.1)

Power

110kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.5L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI340 is the mid-range T6.1 Transporter, with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel making 110kW and 340Nm and a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG, front-wheel drive. The manual is the more economical at 7.5L/100km combined against 8.3 for the DSG. Body choices include short and long-wheelbase van and the five-seat Crewvan.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 LWB Van Manual (T6.1)

Power

110kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.5L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI340 is the mid-range T6.1 Transporter, with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel making 110kW and 340Nm and a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG, front-wheel drive. The manual is the more economical at 7.5L/100km combined against 8.3 for the DSG. Body choices include short and long-wheelbase van and the five-seat Crewvan.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 SWB Crewvan DSG (T6)

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.7L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 LWB Crewvan DSG (T6.1)

Power

110kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

8.3L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI340 is the mid-range T6.1 Transporter, with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel making 110kW and 340Nm and a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG, front-wheel drive. The manual is the more economical at 7.5L/100km combined against 8.3 for the DSG. Body choices include short and long-wheelbase van and the five-seat Crewvan.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 LWB Dual Cab 4MOTION DSG (T6.1)

Power

146kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

8.3L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

AWD

Seats

6

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI450 is the strongest T6.1 Transporter, with 146kW and 450Nm from the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel through a seven-speed DSG. It was offered with 4MOTION all-wheel drive on the van and dual cab, and in front-drive single cab chassis form. Combined fuel use runs from 7.6L/100km for the single cab to 8.3 for the 4MOTION dual cab.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 SWB Van Manual (T6)

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.2L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Drive

FWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 SWB Van 4MOTION DSG (T6)

Power

150kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

6.8L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

AWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI340 LWB Single Cab DSG (T6)

Power

103kW

Torque

340Nm

Fuel use

7.2L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

FWD

Seats

3

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 SWB Van 4MOTION DSG (T6.1)

Power

146kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

8L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

AWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

The TDI450 is the strongest T6.1 Transporter, with 146kW and 450Nm from the 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel through a seven-speed DSG. It was offered with 4MOTION all-wheel drive on the van and dual cab, and in front-drive single cab chassis form. Combined fuel use runs from 7.6L/100km for the single cab to 8.3 for the 4MOTION dual cab.

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 LWB Van 4MOTION Manual (T6)

Power

150kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

7L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Drive

AWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg

Volkswagen Transporter TDI450 LWB Van 4MOTION DSG (T6)

Power

150kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

6.8L/100km

Gearbox

7-speed dual-clutch (DSG)

Drive

AWD

Seats

2

Towing

2,500kg