Vw Transporter Kasten
Built: 2003 · Series: TRANSPORTER
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VW Transporter – panel van from Volkswagen's commercial vehicle plant in Hanover: 75 to 110 kW, TDI four-cylinder engines, 2,062 to 2,425 kg kerb weight, 4Motion all-wheel-drive variant
The VW Transporter is built at Volkswagen's commercial vehicle plant in Hanover, the brand's most traditional site for light commercial vehicles. 4Motion denotes the all-wheel-drive variant, TDI the turbocharged diesel engines, and Kasten the closed panel van body; model designations with digit combinations such as 2.5TDI-7HK-KASTEN-N-4X4 describe the engine, wheelbase and body variant of the given vehicle.
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The register lists 6 versions with 75 to 110 kW, TDI four-cylinder engines from 1,968 to 2,461 cc, kerb weights of 2,062 to 2,425 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,800 to 3,200 kg, lengths of 4,890 to 5,400 mm and widths of 1,840 to 1,910 mm.
The Transporter counts among the defining commercial vehicles of European trades and delivery traffic and has stood for decades for durability and a dense service network; it traditionally competes with the Ford Transit and the Mercedes-Benz Vito in the mid-size van segment and is offered in panel van, combi and platform-cab variants on different wheelbases.
When buying used, check for rust at the sliding door rails, strut mounts and load sill, the timing belt or timing chain depending on the engine, clutch condition on high-mileage examples, and on 4Motion models the all-wheel-drive coupling, plus the sliding and rear door seals against damp ingress; thanks to the large production volumes, parts availability is very broad.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: VW Transporter, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 75 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5correct |
| Displacement | 2,461 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,840 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,062 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,800 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 36.4 kW/t (75 kW / 2.1 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 Vw Transporter Kasten have?
The Vw Transporter Kasten delivers 75 kW.
How much does the Vw Transporter Kasten weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,062 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Vw Transporter Kasten?
2,800 kg.
What engine does the Vw Transporter Kasten have?
5 cylinders, 2,461 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Vw Transporter Kasten?
5,400 mm × 1,840 mm.
When was the Vw Transporter Kasten built?
Production years: 2003.
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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Other models in this series
TRANSPORTER
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Transporter 2.5 TDI 4Motion
Transporter 4Motion
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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