Volkswagen DOPPELKABINE
Built: 1970-1991 · Series: DOPPELKABINE
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Volkswagen Doppelkabine – the crew-cab flatbed version of the Transporter: Großraumpritsche variants, 1.6 to 2.2-litre displacement, kerb weight 1,230 to 1,580 kg
Doppelkabine is Volkswagen's term for the flatbed version of the Transporter with a two-row crew cab for the driver and up to five passengers, followed by an open load bed; this body style has been a fixed part of the commercial line-up since the T2 and is used by building and municipal operators to carry crew and material in a single vehicle. The model suffixes GROSSRAUMPRITSCHE and PRITSCHENWAGEN specify the load bed more precisely, while the number combinations such as 24-16 and 26-16/2400 are internal type codes of the respective version.
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The register lists 6 versions here with power of 37 kW, displacements from 1,580 to 2,212 cm³, four cylinders throughout, kerb weights from 1,230 to 1,580 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,300 to 2,540 kg, lengths from 4,505 to 4,570 mm and widths from 1,720 to 2,050 mm.
Despite the growing importance of closed panel vans, the Doppelkabine remains a standard tool for operators who need to carry crew and bulky material – ladders, pipes, tool boxes – together, competing with comparable bodies from Mercedes-Benz and Ford.
On a used Doppelkabine, corrosion on the bed floor, the cab partition and the frame, the condition of the drop sides and lashing points, and the seal of the cab's rear wall against the load all matter; engine and chassis parts are available through the broad VW parts market, while bed parts are sometimes only available from the body builder.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Doppelkabine, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,212 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,570 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,050 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,580 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,540 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 155 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen DOPPELKABINE weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,580 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen DOPPELKABINE?
2,540 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen DOPPELKABINE have?
4 cylinders, 2,212 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen DOPPELKABINE?
4,570 mm × 2,050 mm.
When was the Volkswagen DOPPELKABINE built?
Production years: 1970-1991.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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