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2016 Volkswagen Transporter
Used from
$32,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
7 - 8.3 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Transporter
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Volkswagen Transporter is a Van under 3.5t offered in 4D panel van, 5D combi and cab chassis body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $32,990 for the Runner variant and topping out at $50,280 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2015.
The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 103kW and 340Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Volkswagen Transporter Price
Base
Runner
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | $32,990 |
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2016 Volkswagen Transporter Specs
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2016 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the Runner with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7L 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 8.3L 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, FWD | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Combi, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 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 Runner that starts from $32,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $50,280.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Runner and Base.
The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 5290mm in length and sits 2477mm 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.