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1997 Volkswagen Transporter
Used from
$27,990 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, 2024The 1997 Volkswagen Transporter is a Van under 3.5t offered in 4D panel van, single cab chassis and double cab chassis body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $27,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $40,490 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia.
Engine options include 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 1997 Transporter was offered with a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.
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1997 Volkswagen Transporter Specs
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1997 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1997 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy
There are 7 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 Transporter | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.0 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 11.8 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, Double Cab Chassis, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.8 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.8 L/100km |
| 2.4L, 5-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 9.8 L/100km |
1997 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 12 month unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Volkswagen Transporter FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $27,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $40,490.
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 85kW of power from its 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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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.