Volkswagen Transporter
The Volkswagen Transporter has a length of 5,215 mm and seats up to 8. Engine options range from 1,600 to 2,500 cc with 4 to 5 cylinders. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, CO₂ emissions are 200 g/km for diesel versions and 0 g/km for electric versions (WLTP). The top speed is 165 km/h. Two recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 103 kW (138 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Diesel 200 g/km, electric 0 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,206 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,600–2,500 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 4–5 |
| Top speed | 165 km/h |
| Range (WLTP, typical per version) | 304–357 km |
| Length | 5,207 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,899 mm |
| Height | 1,982 mm |
| Seats | 8 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Volkswagen Transporter registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (2,671 cars), engine power from 18 countries, kerb weight from 19 countries. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen Transporter cars registered for the first time across 20 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,116 |
| Austria | 293 |
| Czechia | 216 |
| Italy | 212 |
| United Kingdom | 156 |
| Croatia | 124 |
| Slovenia | 117 |
| Portugal | 113 |
| France | 106 |
| Belgium | 72 |
| Poland | 69 |
| Luxembourg | 61 |
| Bulgaria | 53 |
| Romania | 43 |
| Hungary | 41 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the Volkswagen Transporter by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 21 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 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 149 km/h | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 157 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 169 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.1 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 139 km/h | – | – |
| 2.4 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 134 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 163 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 160 km/h | – | – |
| 2.5 l · 5-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 175 km/h | – | – |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 205 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
WLTP range by version
Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Volkswagen Transporter, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.
| Power | Range | Spread | Consumption | First registered | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kW (134 hp) | 357 km | 320–361 km | 228 Wh/km | 2025–2026 | 33 |
| 160 kW (215 hp) | 304 km | 304–336 km | 245 Wh/km | 2025–2026 | 70 |
WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).
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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 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen Transporter. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- 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
- 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
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 165 km/h.
- How much power does the Volkswagen Transporter have?
- The Volkswagen Transporter produces 103 kW (138 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Transporter?
- The Volkswagen Transporter is 5,207 mm long, 1,899 mm wide and 1,982 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen Transporter weigh?
- The Volkswagen Transporter has a kerb weight of about 2,206 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen Transporter?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Volkswagen Transporter registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Diesel 200 g/km, electric 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Transporter have?
- The Volkswagen Transporter has 8 seats.
- What is the range of the Volkswagen Transporter?
- The type-approved WLTP range of the Volkswagen Transporter is 304 to 357 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.