Volkswagen LT35
Built: 1997-2006 · Series: LT35
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VW LT35 – the 3.5-tonne class of the Lastentransporter: box van with standard and high roof, 2.5 and 2.8-litre TDI, 55 to 116 kW
LT35 denotes the 3.5-tonne weight class within the Volkswagen LT range: the LT (Lastentransporter) was launched in 1975 at VW's commercial-vehicle plant in Hanover, the second generation followed in 1996 and was built until 2006, after which the Crafter, technically related to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, took over the role. The number 35, like the sister models 28, 40, 45, 46 and 55, gives the maximum permitted gross weight in hundreds of kilograms; Kasten denotes the closed box body, Hochdach the raised roofline for standing load height. The LT35 in the stock is powered by five-cylinder diesels of 2.5 litres (SDI/TDI) and the stronger 2.8-litre TDI, both from the VW-Audi engine family, some with and some without a turbocharger.
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The register lists here 41 versions with 55 to 116 kW from four- and five-cylinders of 2,460 to 2,799 cm³, unladen weights from 1,910 to 2,650 kg, gross weights from 3,200 to 3,550 kg, lengths from 4,840 to 6,700 mm and widths from 1,930 to 2,250 mm.
The LT35 was for decades the backbone of many trade and haulage fleets in Germany and the Netherlands and competed with the Mercedes-Benz Transporter/Sprinter and Ford Transit in the 3.5-tonne class.
On used examples, rust on sills, wheel arches and the load-bed floor, the condition of clutch and manual gearbox, TDI injection and turbocharger, and brakes all count; parts run through the VW commercial-vehicle network and the aftermarket.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen LT35, Volkswagen (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 80 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5correct |
| Displacement | 2,460 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,540 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,030 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,620 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 30.5 kW/t (80 kW / 2.6 t)
Stronger than 3% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volkswagen LT35 have?
The Volkswagen LT35 delivers 80 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen LT35 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,620 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen LT35?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen LT35 have?
5 cylinders, 2,460 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen LT35?
6,540 mm × 2,000 mm.
When was the Volkswagen LT35 built?
Production years: 1997-2006.
What to check before buying
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- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
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This page carries 13 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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Other models in this series
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LT35 2.5SDI-2DX0AE-KASTEN/300
LT35 2.5SDI-2DX0AE-KASTEN/355
LT35 2.5SDI-2DX0FE/355
LT35 2.5TDI-0J3-2DX0AE-KASTEN/355
LT35 2.5TDI-2DAAHD-KASTEN/355
LT35 2.5TDI-2DAAHD35-KASTEN/355
LT35 2.5TDI-2DD1B2-KASTEN/355
LT35 2.5TDI-2DD1D2-3.5T-KASTEN/355
LT35 2.5TDI-2DE1AE-KASTEN/355
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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