Volkswagen MULTIVAN TDI
Built: 1997-1999 · Series: MULTIVAN
More machines from model year 1997
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Volkswagen MULTIVAN – collective page of the fitted-out variant of the Transporter: T4 to T6, swivelling seats, Bestel registration, TDI engines of 1.6 to 3.2 litres
This page gathers the Volkswagen Multivan, the fitted-out version of the Transporter with swivelling individual seats, a table and a folding rear bench, from the T4 to the T6. Built at the home plant of Hannover-Stöcken, VW positions the Multivan between the simpler Caravelle and the fully camper-equipped California; Bestel (Dutch for commercial vehicle) marks the commercial registration variant in the model names. TDI denotes turbocharged direct diesel injection, 4MOTION permanent four-wheel drive, and VAN and DC (crew cab) the body variants.
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The register lists here 51 versions with displacements from 1,580 to 3,189 cm³ from four- to six-cylinders, unladen weights from 1,580 to 2,800 kg against gross weights of 2,250 to 3,100 kg and widths from 1,820 to 1,980 mm; outputs are recorded for a handful of entries at 51 to 128 kW, lengths at 4,570 to 5,360 mm.
The Multivan counts as a segment of its own between van and camper and competes with the Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo and Ford Tourneo Custom Nugget; the Bestel registration in the Netherlands was used above all by tradespeople wanting the flexible space for both professional and private use.
On used examples, the rail system for the swivelling seats, the table and folding-bench mechanism, and on TDI engines the timing belt and turbocharger all call for checking, as does rust at the sliding-door tracks and floor; parts run through the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen MULTIVAN, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,461 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,280 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,810 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen MULTIVAN TDI weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,280 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen MULTIVAN TDI?
2,810 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen MULTIVAN TDI have?
5 cylinders, 2,461 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen MULTIVAN TDI built?
Production years: 1997-1999.
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
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4D MULTIVAN SYNCRO-6-2.4D-70X1C-1-4X4/292
MULTIVAN
MULTIVAN 68KW U9
MULTIVAN BESTEL D 128 KW DC
MULTIVAN BESTEL D 128 KW DC AUT
MULTIVAN BESTEL D 132 KW DC 4MOTION
MULTIVAN BESTEL D 96 KW DC AUT
MULTIVAN D 132 KW DC AUT
MULTIVAN D 132 KW DC AUT 4MOTION
MULTIVAN D 132 KW VAN AUT 4MOTION
MULTIVAN D 57 KW
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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