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2012 Volkswagen Transporter
Used from
$29,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
4
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
7.5 - 9.7 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Transporter
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Volkswagen Transporter is a Van under 3.5t offered in 4D panel van, double cab chassis and single cab chassis body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $29,990 for the Special Edition variant and topping out at $52,880 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.
The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 132kW and 400Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Volkswagen Transporter Price
Base
Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | $29,990 |
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2012 Volkswagen Transporter Specs
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2012 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 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 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL 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 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9.7L of diesel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, Double Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, Single Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km |
2012 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 3 year 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 Special Edition that starts from $29,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $52,880.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Special Edition and Base.
The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 5292mm in length and sits 2476mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 3000 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Transporter uses diesel.