Volkswagen LT35 2.5TDI
Built: 1998 · Series: LT35
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Volkswagen LT35 – the 3.5-tonne class of the large VW van, four- to six-cylinder diesels of 1,984 to 2,790 cm³, TDI and SDI, unladen weights of 1,900 to 2,630 kg, built at the Hanover plant
The LT was Volkswagen's large van above the T3/T4, built from 1975 in a first generation developed jointly with MAN, whose cab MAN also used in its own light trucks of the G range; the LT was built at the Hanover-Stöcken plant, which remains VW's commercial-vehicle plant to this day. A second generation followed in 1996, technically more closely related to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The 35 suffix denotes the 3.5-tonne weight class, TDI and SDI mark the turbodiesel with and without charge-air cooling respectively, and box bodies with a raised roof are identified in the model names as Kasten-Hochdach. The models captured in the register range from early first-generation vehicles to the parts-catalogue-named variants of the second generation.
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The register lists here 19 versions with outputs from 55 to 116 kW, displacements from 1,984 to 2,790 cm³ from four- to six-cylinders, unladen weights from 1,900 to 2,630 kg, gross weights from 3,200 to 3,500 kg, lengths from 5,590 to 6,670 mm and widths from 1,930 to 2,200 mm.
Across two generations the LT35 was the backbone of trades, furniture transport, motorhome conversions and rescue services in the 3.5-tonne class, competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz T1/Sprinter, Iveco Daily and Ford Transit.
On used examples, rust on the sills, wheel arches and lower door edges, the condition of the turbocharger and injection pump on the diesel engines, the clutch and automatic transmission where fitted, and mileage and service history count; parts run through the VW commercial-vehicle network, for the first generation partly also through MAN parts lists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen LT35, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 75 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,460 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,590 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,950 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,630 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,200 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 28.5 kW/t (75 kW / 2.6 t)
Stronger than 35% 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 LT35 2.5TDI have?
The Volkswagen LT35 2.5TDI delivers 75 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen LT35 2.5TDI weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,630 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen LT35 2.5TDI?
3,200 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen LT35 2.5TDI have?
2,460 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen LT35 2.5TDI?
5,590 mm × 1,950 mm.
When was the Volkswagen LT35 2.5TDI built?
Production years: 1998.
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 7 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.
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Other models in this series
LT-35 B-L/293
LT35 2,5 TDI
LT35 2.5TDI-2DX0AE-3.2T-KASTEN-HOCHDACH/355
LT35 2.5TDI-2DX0AE-KASTEN/355
LT35 2.5TDI-2DX0AE-KASTEN/403
LT35 2.8TDI-2DX0AE-3.5T-KASTEN-HOCHDACH/355
LT35 2.8TDI-2DX0AE-KASTEN/355
LT35 E TD VERH DAK
LT35 KASTEN
LT35 SDI MWB
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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