Volkswagen TRANSPORT
Built: 1986-2014 · Series: TRANSPORT
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Volkswagen Transport – a register collective page for Transporter versions: estate, pick-up and TDI variants, 1.9 to 2.5-litre displacement, kerb weight 1,745 to 2,420 kg
This collective page covers Volkswagen Transporters listed in the register only under the general term Transport, without a more specific range name; the model names range from TRANSPORT CO 1.9 through TRANSPORT PICK UP to TDI versions with a 1.9-litre displacement. The suffix PICK UP denotes the open load-bed body, TDI the turbodiesel direct-injection engines fitted to the Transporter from the mid-1990s onward. The Transporter was built by Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge in Hanover and sold across this range of bodies through the European commercial vehicle trade.
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The register lists 5 versions here with power of 75 kW, displacements from 1,896 to 2,461 cm³, four to five cylinders, kerb weights from 1,745 to 2,420 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,800 to 3,300 kg, a length of 5,200 mm and widths from 1,900 to 2,100 mm.
The versions gathered under Transport show the breadth of the Transporter line-up, from pure pick-up use to the combined passenger-and-goods variant used equally by trades businesses and small haulage firms, reflecting the versatility of the Transporter chassis across several decades.
On used examples, corrosion on the load bed and frame, the condition of the turbocharger and injection system on TDI engines, and wear on the clutch and gearbox from intensive delivery use all matter; spare parts are available through the broad VW parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Transport, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 75 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5correct |
| Displacement | 2,461 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,010 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,270 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 191 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 33 kW/t (75 kW / 2.3 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 TRANSPORT have?
The Volkswagen TRANSPORT delivers 75 kW.
How much does the Volkswagen TRANSPORT weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,270 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen TRANSPORT?
3,000 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen TRANSPORT have?
5 cylinders, 2,461 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen TRANSPORT?
5,200 mm × 2,010 mm.
When was the Volkswagen TRANSPORT built?
Production years: 1986-2014.
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 15 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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