Volkswagen Multivan, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every Volkswagen Multivan variant sold new in Australia. 4 variants, from $72,990 to $81,990 drive-away. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Volkswagen Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 57 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 6 Nov 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Volkswagen Multivan
From $72,990 drive-away (VIC)
$72,990 drive-away (VIC), advertised
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SWB · People Mover · 2L Turbo Diesel
Data checked: specs 15 Oct 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car (2 for other years of the GOLF, SCIROCCO, TIGUAN, PASSAT, TRANSPORTER, MULTIVAN). Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Check latest results at ancap.com.au
drive-away (VIC), manufacturer advertised
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Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $374/wk in VIC
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$314 (≈$1,362/mo)
- Fuel$34
- Rego + CTP$18
- ServicingNo data
- Tyres$8
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $1.90/L diesel (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
$72,990 drive away (VIC, manufacturer advertised)From $72,990 drive-away (VIC), excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.
Repayment estimate≈$314/wk(≈$1,362/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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Quick answers about the Volkswagen Multivan
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Some specifications for the Volkswagen Multivan are still being completed: price, kerb weight, 0-100km/h, ground clearance and CO2 emissions. We only publish a figure once we have it from the manufacturer, so these stay blank rather than being estimated. They'll appear as they're confirmed.
CarSorted Score
Excellent
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
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$5,513
per year to run
$27,565
5yr running cost
Where the 5-year running cost goes
About $5,513/year to run, or $27,565 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration. Pricing for this model hasn't been released yet. Enter the price you expect to pay above to add total cost of ownership and per-kilometre figures.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $1.90/L diesel. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Tyres: 235/55 R17 front, as fitted
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Warranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
Unlimited · 12yr rust
Yes
every 15,000km / 12mo
1 yr
initial term, renewed at each dealer service
Good to know
- Free roadside continues only while you service on time at a dealer
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page).
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
12 months / 15,000 km
whichever comes first
First service due
No data
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
No data
Servicing and the warranty
“If despite proper driver treatment and proper prescribed maintenance defects in original material or manufacture occur ... Volkswagen Group Australia does not accept liability for any item which failed due to ... the non-professional repair or maintenance of the vehicle.”
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Safety
View ANCAP Report5-star ANCAP rating, tested 2022
5-star rating, tested 2022. ANCAP's criteria get stricter about every three years, so check ancap.com.au for updated information.
Check latest ANCAP results at ancap.com.auRecalls on the federal register
None open on our record · 2 for other years of the MultivanNone open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
▶2 notices for other years of the Multivan(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
▶REC-00140611 Apr 2017Years on the notice: 2015 - 2017Variations in the mixture ratio of the airbag propellant may prevent the airbag and/or the belt tensioner from deploying in the event of an accident.
- Models on the notice:
- GOLF, SCIROCCO, TIGUAN, PASSAT, TRANSPORTER, MULTIVAN
- Year range on the notice:
- 2015 - 2017
- Campaign:
- 69P4
- What the notice says to do:
- A letter is being sent to affected owners of the vehicles. For further information, customers can contact their local Volkswagen Authorised Service Centre or contact Volkswagen Customer Care on 1800 607 822.
▶REC-00140530 May 2016Years on the notice: 2015 - 2016In the event of an accident the front left side airbag may not deploy correctly because of an incorrectly folded airbag.
- Models on the notice:
- T6 TRANSPORTER, MULTIVAN & CARAVELLE
- Year range on the notice:
- 2015 - 2016
- Campaign:
- 69N7
- What the notice says to do:
- A letter is being sent to affected owners of the vehicles. For further information, customers can contact their local Volkswagen Authorised Service Centre or contact Volkswagen Customer care on 1800 504 076.
The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
31 confirmed · 2 optional · 28 no dataVolkswagen Multivan by model year
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5 variants2018 Volkswagen Multivan · T6 (2015-2019)
5 variants2017 Volkswagen Multivan · T6 (2015-2019)
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2 variantsOptionalFactory options for this variantshow all 7 ▾
7 factory options available at extra cost — shown as amber capsules in the features sections above.
- AlarmOptional
- 360 cameraOptional
- Surround viewOptional
- Heated seats rearOptional
- Heated seats frontOptional
- Adaptive headlightsOptional
- Matrix LED headlightsOptional
Full Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain9 itemsEngine Size 2L · Cylinders 4 · Engine Layout Inline
Dimensions & Weights10 itemsLength 4,973 mm · Width 1,941 mm · Height 1,907 mm
Towing & Load3 itemsTowing (Braked) 2,000 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · Towball Download 80 kg
Fuel & Economy4 itemsCombined 6.2 L/100km · City 7.3 L/100km · Highway 5.7 L/100km
Engineering Detail3 itemsTare Mass 2,018 kg · Front Overhang 952 mm · Rear Overhang 897 mm
Technology & Connectivity13 itemsTouchscreen Size 10" · USB Ports (Front) 2 · USB Ports (Rear) 4
Driver Assistance & Safety11 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
Cameras & Parking5 itemsReversing Camera · Front Parking Sensors · Rear Parking Sensors
Audio System2 itemsSpeakers 8 speakers · Bluetooth Audio
Comfort & Convenience14 itemsClimate Zones 3-zone · Seat Material Cloth · Tri-Zone Climate
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes6 itemsWheel Size 17" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
Lighting & Visibility13 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
Suspension & Steering3 itemsSteering Type Electromechanical power steering · Power Steering Electric · Steering Tilt
Warranty & Servicing4 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 1 years · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 12 years
Price tracker
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Overview
The 2026 Volkswagen Multivan Life SWB is a diesel people mover with front-wheel drive, rated by the maker at 110kW and 360Nm. It uses a 1,968cc 4-cylinder engine driving through a 7-speed DSG. Official combined fuel use is 6.2L/100km. It measures 4,973mm long on a 3,124mm wheelbase. It seats 7. Luggage space is 469 litres with seats up, and 3,672 litres at most. The maker quotes a 832kg payload. Braked towing capacity is 2,000kg. Volkswagen's campaign drive-away price for private buyers is $72,990 for new and demo vehicles bought from 1 October 2026 and delivered by 31 December 2026, while stocks last. It holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
6.2 L/100km
Cost per 100km
~$11.78
City
7.3 L/100km
Highway
5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank
70L
Est. Range
~1129 km
Autonomous and advanced safety
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureTowing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towDimensions and capacity
Length
4,973 mm
Width
1941 mm
Height
1907 mm
Wheelbase
3124 mm
GVM
2,850 kg
Payload
832 kg
Boot (seats up)
469L
Towing (Braked)
2,000 kg
Turning Circle
12.1 m
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Taller-sidewall tyres (55)
- 17-inch wheels
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
People Mover
Fuel Type
Diesel
Powertrain
ICE
Transmission
7-speed DSG
Drive Type
FWD
Seats
7
ANCAP Rating
5/5 (2022)
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
Volkswagen Multivan Life SWB
129mm wall
235/55 R17 103H XL
235mm wide · 17" rim · 690mm OD
55-profile · Balanced profile
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
235/55R17
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
Technology & Connectivity
5 confirmed · 4 optional · 11 no dataAudio System
Speakers
8
Body Type
People Mover
Multi-row vehicle designed for maximum passenger capacity. Usually 7-8 seats with flexible seating configurations.
7
Seats
469L
Boot
2,000kg
Towing
Best For
- Large families
- 7+ passengers
- School runs
- Airport transfers
Considerations
- Large footprint
- Can feel bus-like
- Higher fuel consumption
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Diesel
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Propulsion technology
Diesel
Diesel engine. More efficient than petrol for highway driving and towing. Higher torque output.
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Images are representative. Actual colour, trim and equipment may vary by variant.
Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. 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. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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P-plate vehicle rules, our reading
P-plate OK in all states and territories we cover. This reads the manufacturer's power and tare mass against each state's published rule.
- NSW: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass. Transport for NSW P1 and P2 vehicle search
- VIC: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass. VicRoads probationary vehicles database
- QLD: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). Queensland high-powered vehicle checker
- SA: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). South Australia high powered vehicle check
WA, TAS, ACT and NT have no power-based P-plate restriction in the conditions they publish.
Your state's own list overrides this reading: check it before you buy.
P-plate rules current as of 6 November 2026. Each state's rule can change and has its own list. We read the rules from the regulators and re-check them; confirm with your state before you buy.
Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
Volkswagen Multivan: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off Volkswagen’s Australian documents for the 4 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4 | $72,990 to $81,990drive-away (VIC) |
Diesel: Life LWB, Life SWB, Life LWB and Life SWB
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Diesel: about $1,840 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $1.90/L diesel
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- 12 months / 15,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 4 of 4 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2022)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the Volkswagen Multivan
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
2 more verified notices are matched to other Volkswagen Multivan rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
- Variations in the mixture ratio of the airbag propellant may prevent the airbag and/or the belt tensioner from deploying in the event of an accident. Year range on the notice: 2015 - 2017. REC-001406 on the government register
- In the event of an accident the front left side airbag may not deploy correctly because of an incorrectly folded airbag. Year range on the notice: 2015 - 2016. REC-001405 on the government register
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,973 to 5,173 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Width | 1,904 to 1,941 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Height | 1,907 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 4 of 4 |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm | 2 of 4 |
| Kerb weight | 2,018 to 2,043 kg | 2 of 4 |
| Boot space | 469 to 661 L | 4 of 4 |
| Fuel tank | 70 to 80 L | 4 of 4 |
What Volkswagen's spec sheet does not print
We read the document and it does not carry these figures. That is a finished question, not a gap we have not looked at.
- kerb weight · 2 grades, read 29 Oct 2026 · volkswagen.com.au
Every Volkswagen Multivan variant in Australia, compared
4 variants of the Volkswagen Multivan are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every Volkswagen Multivan variant in Australia, compared
4 variants of the Volkswagen Multivan are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Life LWB2025POA110kW / 360Nm6.2L/100kmFWD7
Volkswagen Multivan Life LWB
- Power
- 110kW
- Torque
- 360Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.2L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-Speed DSG
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 7
- Towing
- 2,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2022)
The Volkswagen Multivan Life LWB is the long-wheelbase version of VW's car-based MQB people mover. It shares the short-wheelbase model's 3,124mm wheelbase but stretches 200mm longer overall to 5,173mm, almost all of it extra luggage space behind the third row (661 litres versus 469). It still seats seven in a flexible 2+2+3 rail-mounted layout, and runs the same 2.0-litre TDI turbo-diesel (110kW/360Nm) and 7-speed DSG, using a claimed 6.2L/100km. Electric sliding doors both sides, a power tailgate, three-zone climate, a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and a digital cockpit are standard. It carries a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022 and a 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty. Priced from $81,990 drive-away.
Configure the Life LWBLife SWB2025POA110kW / 360Nm6.2L/100kmFWD7
Volkswagen Multivan Life SWB
- Power
- 110kW
- Torque
- 360Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.2L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-Speed DSG
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 7
- Towing
- 2,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2022)
The Volkswagen Multivan Life is VW's car-based people mover, built on the same MQB platform as the Golf and Tiguan rather than a commercial van, so it drives and rides more like a large passenger car than a bus. In Australia it comes in one well-equipped Life grade in two lengths; this is the short-wheelbase version at 4,973mm, seating seven in a flexible 2+2+3 layout with sliding, removable and rotating rear seats on a rail system. Power is a 2.0-litre TDI turbo-diesel making 110kW and 360Nm through a 7-speed DSG, with a claimed 6.2L/100km. Standard kit includes electric sliding doors on both sides, a power tailgate, three-zone climate, a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and a digital cockpit. It holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022 and VW's 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty. Priced from $78,990 drive-away.
Configure the Life SWBLife LWB2026POA110kW / 360Nm6.2L/100kmFWD7
Volkswagen Multivan Life LWB
- Power
- 110kW
- Torque
- 360Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.2L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-speed DSG
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 7
- Towing
- 2,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2022)
The 2026 Volkswagen Multivan Life LWB is a diesel people mover with front-wheel drive, rated by the maker at 110kW and 360Nm. It uses a 1,968cc 4-cylinder engine driving through a 7-speed DSG. Official combined fuel use is 6.2L/100km. It measures 5,173mm long on a 3,124mm wheelbase. It seats 7. Luggage space is 661 litres with seats up, and 4,053 litres at most. The maker quotes a 807kg payload. Braked towing capacity is 2,000kg. Volkswagen's campaign drive-away price for private buyers is $80,990 for new and demo vehicles bought from 1 October 2026 and delivered by 31 December 2026, while stocks last. It holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022.
Configure the Life LWBLife SWB2026POA110kW / 360Nm6.2L/100kmFWD7
Volkswagen Multivan Life SWB
- Power
- 110kW
- Torque
- 360Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.2L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-speed DSG
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 7
- Towing
- 2,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2022)
The 2026 Volkswagen Multivan Life SWB is a diesel people mover with front-wheel drive, rated by the maker at 110kW and 360Nm. It uses a 1,968cc 4-cylinder engine driving through a 7-speed DSG. Official combined fuel use is 6.2L/100km. It measures 4,973mm long on a 3,124mm wheelbase. It seats 7. Luggage space is 469 litres with seats up, and 3,672 litres at most. The maker quotes a 832kg payload. Braked towing capacity is 2,000kg. Volkswagen's campaign drive-away price for private buyers is $72,990 for new and demo vehicles bought from 1 October 2026 and delivered by 31 December 2026, while stocks last. It holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2022.
Configure the Life SWB
