What is the Volkswagen Transporter?
The Transporter is Volkswagen’s van, designed for carrying goods and people in a practical, adaptable cabin. It belongs to the maker’s long-running Bulli family, which includes work vans as well as passenger and leisure models.
The generations covered here are the T5, T6 and T6.1. The T5 ran from 2003 to 2015, the T6 from 2016 to 2019, and the T6.1 from 2020 to 2024.
Generations, engines and power
The T5 brought a fresh exterior design and a revised driver’s workplace. The T6 added updated engines, driver assistance and infotainment, along with a redesigned front end. The T6.1 brought a redesigned dashboard and further technology and connectivity updates.
In EU registration figures for 2010–2025, engine sizes range from 1.2 to 2.0 litres and power from 62 kW (84 PS) to 160 kW (218 PS). Listed fuels include diesel, petrol, electric, plug-in hybrid and natural gas. UK VCA figures for 2000–2018 show 1.9- to 2.5-litre engines and 62 kW (84 PS) to 150 kW (204 PS), with petrol and diesel versions. France’s ADEME figures for 2012–2014 list diesel versions from 62 kW (84 PS) to 132 kW (179 PS).
Fuel consumption and CO₂
The lowest listed EU consumption is 6.6 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK figure is 5.7 L/100 km on NEDC, France’s minimum is 6.8 L/100 km on NEDC, and Canada’s is 9.9 L/100 km on NRCan’s 5-cycle test. WLTP and NEDC are European procedures; Canada uses the 5-cycle method. Consumption results depend on the vehicle and test procedure.
Where was the Transporter sold?
EU registration figures for 2010–2025 total 502,662. The leading entries include 2.0-litre diesels rated at 110 kW (150 PS), among the top sellers in 2016, 2017 and 2019. UK VCA figures cover 2000–2018, France’s ADEME figures cover 2012–2014, and Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–1997, with 2.4- to 2.5-litre petrol and diesel versions.
Questions and answers
What are the Transporter generations in this model’s history?
The generations are T5 (2003–2015), T6 (2016–2019) and T6.1 (2020–2024).
How much power does the Transporter offer?
EU figures for 2010–2025 range from 62 kW (84 PS) to 160 kW (218 PS). UK figures for 2000–2018 range from 62 kW (84 PS) to 150 kW (204 PS).
What is the lowest listed consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 5.7 L/100 km in the UK on NEDC. The EU minimum is 6.6 L/100 km on WLTP.
Which markets are represented?
The figures cover the European Union, the United Kingdom, France and Canada. European figures use WLTP or NEDC, while Canada uses the 5-cycle test.
