Volkswagen Transporter
The Volkswagen Transporter is an eight-seat diesel MPV powered by a 2,389 cm³ five-cylinder engine producing 96 kW. It measures 5,215 mm in length, weighs 2,287 kg kerb weight, and achieves a top speed of 166 km/h with CO₂ emissions of 225 g/km. One safety recall has been registered in the EU Safety Gate database for this model.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Body type | MPV |
| Kerb weight | 1,999 kg |
| Displacement | 2,033 cc |
| Top speed | 166 km/h |
| Length | 5,055 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 2,001 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Transporter cars registered for the first time across 19 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,116 |
| Austria | 293 |
| Czechia | 216 |
| Italy | 212 |
| Croatia | 124 |
| Slovenia | 117 |
| Portugal | 113 |
| France | 106 |
| Belgium | 72 |
| Poland | 69 |
| Luxembourg | 61 |
| Bulgaria | 53 |
| Romania | 43 |
| Hungary | 41 |
| Estonia | 13 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Transporter (from registration data). 11 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 115 km/h | – | – |
| 1.7 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 149 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 169 km/h | – | – |
| 2.1 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 139 km/h | – | – |
| 2.4 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 134 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 160 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 163 km/h | – | – |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 175 km/h | – | – |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 205 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 72% of Volkswagen Transporters pass their MOT test first time, based on 276,010 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen Transporter. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- VanEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Wrongly folded airbags were installed in the side airbag of the left front seat. These airbags may not deploy properly in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-06-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-03-11
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Transporter?
- The Volkswagen Transporter has a rated top speed of 166 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Transporter?
- The Volkswagen Transporter is 5,055 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 2,001 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen Transporter weigh?
- The Volkswagen Transporter has a kerb weight of about 1,999 kg.
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Transporter have?
- The Volkswagen Transporter has 5 seats.