Volkswagen VW T5
Built: 2005 · Series: T5
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Volkswagen T5 – the collective page of the fifth Transporter generation from TDI and 4MOTION to Business Van: four- and five-cylinder TDI, 96 to 103 kW, unladen weight up to 3,005 kg, gross weight up to 3,500 kg
This page gathers the Volkswagen T5, the fifth Transporter generation, which Volkswagen built from 2003 to 2015 in Hanover and at the Polish plant in Poznań. TDI marks the direct-injection turbodiesel, 4MOTION the engageable four-wheel drive, Business Van and Businessvan the upper trim lines for commercial passenger transport. The engines were Volkswagen's four-cylinder TDIs and, in stronger versions, a five-cylinder TDI.
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The register lists here 15 versions with 96 to 103 kW from four- and five-cylinders of 1,896 to 2,461 cm³, unladen weights up to 3,005 kg, gross weights from 2,800 to 3,500 kg, lengths from 4,890 to 5,300 mm, widths from 1,820 to 2,270 mm and heights up to 2,476 mm.
With its TDI engine range and the California camper conversion, the T5 set new standards in the compact-van segment and was in demand both as a tradesman's vehicle and as a base for campers and minibuses; it competed directly with the Mercedes Vito and Ford Transit Custom, and became a familiar sight in courier and delivery fleets across Europe.
On used examples, rust on the sliding-door tracks and floor pan, the condition of the DSG dual-clutch gearbox and dual-mass flywheel, the tightness of the turbocharger and injectors, and suspension wear on heavily used trade vehicles all count; parts run through the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen T5, Volkswagen AG (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,984 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,820 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,010 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,755 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen VW T5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,755 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen VW T5?
2,850 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen VW T5 have?
4 cylinders, 1,984 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen VW T5 built?
Production years: 2005.
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.
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Other models in this series
T5
T5 2.5 TDI
T5 4MOTION
T5 BUSINESS VAN
T5 BUSINESSVAN
T5 FACE LIFT TRANSPORTER
T5 FG BAS 3000 102CH
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T5 FG BAS 3000 TDI 102 CH
T5 TRANSPORTE
T5 TRANSPORTER
T5/3,5
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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