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    1996 Volkswagen Transporter

    Used from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    12 month

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 11.8 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1996 Volkswagen Transporter is a Van under 3.5t offered in 4D MPV, 4D panel van, utility, single cab chassis and double cab chassis body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $26,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $39,965 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (62kW/159Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (81kW/190Nm) and 2.4L diesel indirect injection (57kW/164Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 1996 Transporter was offered with a 12 month warranty.

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    All Volkswagen Transporter Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$45,890$68,090
    2024$45,890$68,090
    2023$43,590$68,090
    2022$39,790$65,790
    2021$38,990$60,490
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Volkswagen Transporter Pricing

    1996 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Transporter

    Base

    • Antenna
      • Type: Telescopic
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
      • Impact Absorbing
      • Material: Plastic
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Partial
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Lockable
      • Type: Cap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 3
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Type: Cushion
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Front: 980
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1030
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Foam/plastic
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Mist Function
      • Number Of Speeds: 2
    See all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

    1996 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1940mm
    1840mm
    4655mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1996 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg2500Kg
    20242500Kg2500Kg
    20232500Kg2500Kg
    20222500Kg2500Kg
    20212500Kg2500Kg
    See all Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

    1996 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L DIESEL INDIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Transporter that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.8L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Transporter variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volkswagen TransporterFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Mpv, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.1 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Mpv, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.0 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.0 L/100km
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Mpv, Petrol, FWDUnleaded11.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWDUnleaded11.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, Utility, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, Utility, Petrol, FWDUnleaded10.5 L/100km
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWDUnleaded10.5 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, Utility, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.5 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.5 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Mpv, Diesel, FWDDiesel9.0 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel9.0 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, Utility, Diesel, FWDDiesel-
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWDDiesel10.7 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWDUnleaded10.5 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.8 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Mpv, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.8 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Mpv, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, Utility, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.8 L/100km
    2.4L, 5-speed manual, Utility, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.8 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    Volkswagen Transporter FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $26,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $39,965.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1970mm wide, 5245mm in length and sits 1920mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 81kW of power from its 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Transporter may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 2800 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Transporter may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.