Diesel, electric and petrol · 1973–2022
Volkswagen Transporter
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Transporter. By the official figures, the 2022 uses 8.3 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.3 L/100km
- 2022 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 28 mpg
- On a full tank
- 843 km
- 70 L tank
What a Transporter costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $24.40 per 100 km | $2,684 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.00 per 100 km | $2,220 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £23.30 per 100 miles | £1,631 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.36 per 100 miles | $2,074 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
T6.1, 2020–2022
Specs for the 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 Panel Van SWB, 2.0 TDI 110 PS, 5-speed manual, front-wheel drive; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Van
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- T6.1
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,904 mm
- Width
- 1,904 mm
- Height
- 1,990 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,000 mm
- Gross vehicle mass
- 2,800 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 81 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.1 L/100km
- CO₂
- 185 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Safety
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2021
Ownership
- Tyres
- 205/65 R16
T6, 2015–2019
Specs for the 2.0 TDI; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Van
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- T6
- Built
- 2015-2019
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,904 mm
- Width
- 1,904 mm
- Height
- 1,970 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,000 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 75 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Transporter questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Transporter?
The 2022 Volkswagen Transporter uses 8.3 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Transporter cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,684 in New Zealand, $2,220 in Australia, £1,631 in United Kingdom, $2,074 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Transporter go on a full tank?
About 843 km (524 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
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