2012 Volkswagen Transporter

    Used from

    $29,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 9.7 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    The 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 75kW and 250Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    41.27 - 77.28 kW/t
    41.27 kW/t
    77.28 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.52 - 9.71 L/100km
    5.21 L/100km
    12.66 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    825 - 1,067 km
    529 km
    1,154 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $52,880
    $19,990
    $59,690
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    200,000 km
    200,000 km
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2012 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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    Special Edition

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bulkhead
      • Height: Half
      • Width: Full
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Overall bulkhead size
      • Full Bulkhead Width
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Base

    Adds to Special Edition:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
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    2012 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1990mm
    1904mm
    4892mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

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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 TransporterFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.5 L/100km
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    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.

    Next Steps

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    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.