8.4
2021 Volkswagen Multivan T6.1 review
It's got a few shortfalls, but the Volkswagen Multivan Cruise is like the Swiss Army Knife of people movers. It's super versatile, stunning to look at, and fun to drive.
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Anthony Crawford
2022 Volkswagen Multivan vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz V Comparison
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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8.4
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Based on the Volkswagen Multivan TDI340 SWB CRUISE EDITION
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Work
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
70L - 80L
462 to 632 km
70L
483 to 518 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$114,499 - $143,809
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Design makes all other people movers look boring
- Easily the most versatile seven-seater in the business
- Car-like drivability with plenty of kit
Misses
- Needs a centre console bin for odds and ends storage
- Front-wheel drive can struggle for grip in the wet
- Commercial underpinnings can affect ride comfort
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay (+$630)
- Additional Battery - Cut-off Relay & Monitoring (+$750)
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$710)
- Art Velour Seat Upholstery (+$2,450)
- Control Module (+$740)
- Eight Seat Interior (+$2,172)
- Front Centre Console Refrigerator Compartment (+$5,654)
- Folding Table/s (+$1,928)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,598)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$4,961)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, BI TURBO DSL DIR INJ | DIESEL T/TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1968 | 1950 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 140kW - 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 4000 | 4200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 340Nm - 450Nm | 440Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1350 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 15.5 | |
