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2023 Volkswagen Transporter
New from
$39,200 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
-
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 8.4 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Transporter
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Volkswagen Transporter is classified as a 3 Door Van which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the T6.1 MY23 generation, starting from $39,200 MLRP for the TDI250 SWB and topping out at $60,200 for the TDI450 LWB 4MOTION.
There are 46 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The Transporter is built in Germany and is available with Turbo Diesel Direct Injection , equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include:
- Turbo Diesel Direct Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Diesel Direct Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Diesel Direct Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Diesel Direct Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
- Bi Turbo Diesel Direct Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Bi Turbo Diesel Direct Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
The Transporter is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2023 Volkswagen Transporter Price
3d Van
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| TDI250 SWB | $39,200 | $39,200 |
| TDI340 SWB | $41,800 | $50,300 |
| TDI340 LWB | $44,300 | $46,900 |
| TDI340 SWB 4MOTION | $46,900 | $46,900 |
| TDI340 LWB 4MOTION | $49,400 | $49,400 |
| TDI450 SWB | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| TDI450 SWB 4MOTION | $52,500 | $52,500 |
| TDI450 LWB | $52,500 | $52,500 |
| TDI450 SWB (3.2t) | $53,900 | $53,900 |
| TDI450 LWB (3.2t) | $53,900 | $53,900 |
| TDI450 SWB 4MOTION (3.2t) | $53,900 | $53,900 |
| TDI450 LWB 4MOTION | $55,100 | $55,100 |
| TDI450 LWB 4MOTION (3.2t) | $56,500 | $56,500 |
Dual Cab Tray
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| TDI450 LWB | $57,600 | $57,600 |
| TDI450 LWB 4MOTION | $60,200 | $60,200 |
4d Crew Van
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| TDI340 SWB | $50,400 | $50,400 |
| TDI340 LWB | $52,900 | $52,900 |
| TDI340 SWB 4MOTION | $52,900 | $52,900 |
| TDI340 LWB 4MOTION | $55,500 | $55,500 |
Single Cab Tray
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| TDI450 LWB | $55,800 | $55,800 |
| TDI450 LWB 4MOTION | $58,400 | $58,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Volkswagen Transporter Specs
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2023 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions
1990mm
1904mm
5304mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the TDI250 SWB with a 5 Speed Manual which is powered by a Turbo Diesel Direct Injection and uses 6.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Transporter that uses the most amount of fuel is the TDI450 LWB 4MOTION with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift which is powered by a Bi Turbo Diesel Direct Injection and uses 8.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined 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.
| Volkswagen Transporter | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| TDI250 SWB | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km |
| TDI340 LWB | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
| TDI340 LWB 4MOTION | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
| TDI340 SWB | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| TDI340 SWB 4MOTION | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
| TDI450 LWB | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| TDI450 LWB (3.2t) | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| TDI450 LWB 4MOTION | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| TDI450 LWB 4MOTION (3.2t) | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| TDI450 SWB | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| TDI450 SWB (3.2t) | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| TDI450 SWB 4MOTION | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
| TDI450 SWB 4MOTION (3.2t) | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km |
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.
2023 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre 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 TDI250 SWB that starts from $39,200.
The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the TDI450 LWB 4MOTION that starts from $60,200.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is 2500Kg offered by the following variants
- TDI250 SWB
- TDI340 SWB
- TDI340 LWB
- TDI340 SWB 4MOTION
- TDI340 LWB 4MOTION
- TDI450 SWB
- TDI450 SWB 4MOTION (3.2t)
- TDI450 LWB
- TDI450 SWB 4MOTION
- TDI450 SWB (3.2t)
- TDI450 LWB (3.2t)
- TDI450 LWB 4MOTION
- TDI450 LWB 4MOTION (3.2t)
The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the TDI450 LWB which measures 1994mm wide, 5500mm in length and sits 1948mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the TDI450 LWB which has 146kW of power from its Bi Turbo Diesel Direct Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the TDI450 LWB (3.2t) which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Transporter uses diesel.