Westfalia SVEN HEDIN
Built: 2019 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2019
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Volkswagen California Sven Hedin: a class N1 camper special edition with a 1,968 cm³ diesel, 165 km/h top speed and a 3,500 kg gross weight
Sven Hedin is the name of a special edition of the Volkswagen California, named after the Swedish explorer, co-designed with Westfalia as the traditional camper conversion specialist for the VW bus. The register entry lists Westfalia as the registration holder, while the model name California identifies Volkswagen as the base vehicle's manufacturer.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine displaces 1,968 cm³, with a 3,640 mm wheelbase and a 2,040 mm width. Kerb weight of 2,875 kg leaves 625 kg of payload against the 3,500 kg gross weight for camping equipment, water and luggage, and the design top speed is 165 km/h.
As a class N1 camper, the California can be driven on a category B licence as long as the gross weight stays under 3.5 t. The fixed camping equipment, with a pop-up roof, cooler and sleeping arrangement, sets it apart from a commercial panel van of the same size, while also cutting more deeply into the available payload reserve.
When buying a used California special edition, besides the vehicle's condition, the function of the camping-specific technology matters: the pop-up roof mechanism, cooler, parking heater and fresh-water system should each be tested individually. Given the limited payload reserve, it is also worth having the vehicle weighed with full camping equipment fitted to get a realistic sense of the usable payload.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells SVEN HEDIN
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,968 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,040 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,640 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,875 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 165 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Westfalia SVEN HEDIN weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,875 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Westfalia SVEN HEDIN?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Westfalia SVEN HEDIN have?
4 cylinders, 1,968 cm³ displacement.
When was the Westfalia SVEN HEDIN built?
Production years: 2019.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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