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Volkswagen Transporter

MPG, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Transporter. By the official figures, the 2021 gets 35 mpg, about £1,572 a year in the UK.

Volkswagen Transporter in white
MPG
35 mpg
2021 official · 8.0 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,572
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
544 miles
70 L tank
Seats
6

What a Transporter costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.45 per 100 miles£1,572
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.52 per 100 km$2,587
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.31 per 100 km$2,144
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.81 per 100 miles$1,999

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

T6.1, 2015–2027

Specs for the 2022 Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 Panel Van SWB, 2.0 TDI 110 PS, 5-speed manual, front-wheel drive; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Van
Size class
Light commercial
Generation
T6.1
Seats
3
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,904 mm
Width
1,904 mm
Height
1,990 mm
Wheelbase
3,000 mm
Gross vehicle mass
2,800 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo-diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
81 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.1 L/100km
CO₂
185 g/km
Fuel tank
70 L

Safety

Euro NCAP tested
2021

Ownership

Tyres
205/65 R16

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2022Diesel8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2021Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2020Diesel8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2019Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2019Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2018Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2017Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2016Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2015Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2014Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2013Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2012Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2011Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2010Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2009Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2008Diesel9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2007Diesel8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2006Diesel6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2004Diesel4.2 L/100km67 mpg56 mpg—

Volkswagen Transporter questions

What MPG does the Volkswagen Transporter get?

The 2021 Volkswagen Transporter gets 35 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (8.0 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volkswagen Transporter cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,572 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

How far does a Volkswagen Transporter go on a full tank?

About 544 miles (875 km) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.

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What will a drive in your Transporter cost?

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