Volkswagen DH 2.5 4-MOTION
Built: 2008 · Series: Dh
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VW Pickup Dh – the flatbed version with 4motion four-wheel drive: 1.9 to 2.5-litre TDI diesels, four and five cylinders, lengths up to 5.7 metres
The VW pick-up versions grouped in this register under Dh are flatbed variants with TDI diesel engines and, in the stronger versions, the permanent four-wheel-drive system 4motion. The model names in the register (DH 2.5 4-MOTION, Pickup Dh 2.0, Pickup Dh 2.5 4motion) show the engine range from 1.9 to 2.5 litres of displacement and the combination of front- and four-wheel drive; direct-injection turbodiesels increasingly replaced the older naturally aspirated diesel and petrol engines in Volkswagen's commercial-vehicle line-up during this period.
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The register lists 7 versions in this range with outputs of 77 to 103 kW, displacements of 1,900 to 2,461 cm³ from four- and five-cylinders, unladen weights of 1,897 to 2,380 kg, gross weights of 2,800 to 3,000 kg, lengths of 5,549 to 5,700 mm and widths of 1,990 to 2,030 mm.
As a flatbed pick-up with a long wheelbase and high payload, this range served mainly construction and municipal businesses wanting to combine an open load bed with the traction and winter capability of the 4motion drive system; compared with plain front-wheel drive, 4motion gave a noticeable advantage in traction and driving safety, especially on building sites and in winter road maintenance.
When buying a used example with TDI engines, checks include the condition of the injection pump or injectors and the turbocharger, the timing-belt change per the schedule, on 4motion versions the viscous coupling, and rust on the flatbed frame and rear wings; given the often commercial use, it is also worth checking the service-book history. Parts run through the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Dh, Volkswagen (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 96 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,460 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,549 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,001 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,380 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 40.3 kW/t (96 kW / 2.4 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 DH 2.5 4-MOTION have?
The Volkswagen DH 2.5 4-MOTION delivers 96 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen DH 2.5 4-MOTION weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,380 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen DH 2.5 4-MOTION?
3,000 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen DH 2.5 4-MOTION have?
4 cylinders, 2,460 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen DH 2.5 4-MOTION?
5,549 mm × 2,001 mm.
When was the Volkswagen DH 2.5 4-MOTION built?
Production years: 2008.
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 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
Dh 1,9
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Pickup Dh 2,0
VW PICKUP DH 2.0
VW Pickup Dh 2,0 Dsg
VW Pickup Dh 2,5 4motion
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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