Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi
Built: 2004 · Series: TRANSPORTER
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Volkswagen Transporter – TDI and four-wheel-drive Syncro/4Motion versions: 1.9 to 2.5-litre diesels with four and five cylinders, 62 to 150 kW, 2.68 to 3.49 tonnes gross vehicle weight
This page gathers Transporter models labelled TDI, Syncro and 4Motion, marking the water-cooled VW van from the fourth generation (T4, from 1990) and the fifth (T5, from 2003). TDI stands for turbo direct-injection diesel, a technology Volkswagen introduced in 1989 first in its cars and shortly afterwards in the Transporter; Syncro denoted permanent four-wheel drive with a viscous coupling on the T3 and T4, replaced by the 4Motion name from the T5 onwards. Model names of the panel-van, combi, pick-up and Caravelle versions usually state the engine directly, as displacement in litres or as a TDI suffix with a four-wheel-drive tag.
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The register lists 14 versions with 62 to 150 kW from four- and five-cylinder engines of 1,890 to 2,461 cm³, unladen weights from 1,827 to 2,720 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,680 to 3,490 kg, lengths from 4,890 to 5,600 mm and widths from 1,840 to 1,990 mm.
The VW Transporter has set the benchmark in Europe's large panel-van segment for decades and is used equally by trades, retail and motorhome converters; the TDI versions with Syncro or 4Motion are common in mountain rescue, forestry and winter site traffic, where rivals such as the Mercedes Vito/Sprinter or Ford Transit rarely offered permanent four-wheel drive.
When buying used, check the turbocharger and intercooler of the TDI engines, the condition of the viscous coupling and transfer case on Syncro/4Motion versions, corrosion at the strut mounts and sliding-door sills, and the mileage on the dual-mass flywheel; spare parts are widely available through the dense VW commercial-vehicle network and independent parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Transporter, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 96 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,460 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,890 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,980 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,800 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 48.5 kW/t (96 kW / 2 t)
Stronger than 63% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi have?
The Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi delivers 96 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,980 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi?
2,800 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi have?
4 cylinders, 2,460 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi?
4,890 mm × 1,900 mm.
When was the Volkswagen Vw Transporter 2,5 Tdi built?
Production years: 2004.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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