2018 Volkswagen Transporter

    Used from

    $36,890 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 8.3 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Volkswagen Transporter is a Van under 3.5t offered in 4D panel van, cab chassis and 5D combi body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,890 for the Runner variant and topping out at $58,120 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 132kW and 400Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2018 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Transporter models from other years

    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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    Runner

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Base

    Adds to Runner:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bench
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Fixed
      • Type: Sliding
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    Removes from Runner:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
    • Display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Control Type: Wheel
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen
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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1990mm
    1904mm
    4890mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

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    2018 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.6L 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.

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    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.

    2018 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 $36,890.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $58,120.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2500 kg

    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 150kW 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.

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