Volkswagen Transporter T4

The Volkswagen Transporter T4 (1990–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 21 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: 70 · Sold in: United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,707–5,107 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,940–2,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920–3,320 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 60.4% (60.2–60.7) | 69.2% | 124,924 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 50.1% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 41.6% | 41.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 32.6% | 28.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 32.4% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Tyres | 24.5% | 31.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 21 versions of the Volkswagen Transporter T4
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United Kingdom 21 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–20032.5 TDI (88 bhp) | 2.5 L | 66 kW (89 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2001–20032.5 TDI (88 bhp)(High Roof Model) | 2.5 L | 66 kW (89 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp) | 2.5 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp) (Unladen > 1735kg) · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp) | 2.5 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp) (High Roof Model) · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp)(High Roof Model) | 2.5 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp)(High Roof Model) | 2.5 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 246 g/km |
| 2001–20032.5P (114 bhp) | 2.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.2 L/100 km NEDC | 293 g/km |
| 2001–20032.5P (114 bhp)(High Roof Model) | 2.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.5 L/100 km NEDC | 300 g/km |
| 20011.9 TD (68 bhp) | 1.9 L | 51 kW (69 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 8.1–8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219–224 g/km |
| 2000–200184 bhp · 2.0 P (84 bhp) | 2.0 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.2 L/100 km NEDC | 269 g/km |
| 20012.0 (84 bhp) | 2.0 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.4 L/100 km NEDC | 274 g/km |
| 20012.4 SD (75 bhp)(Motor Home) | 2.4 L | 56 kW (76 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 20012.5 TDI (102 bhp) (Unladen < 1735kg) | 2.5 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2000–2001102 bhp TDI Syncro · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp) | 2.5 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Diesel | – | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 270 g/km |
| 20012.5 TDI (102 bhp) (High Roof Model) · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp)(High Roof Model) | 2.5 L | 76 kW (103 PS) | Diesel | – | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 275 g/km |
| 20012.5P (114 bhp)(Motor Home) | 2.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.7 L/100 km NEDC | 305 g/km |
| 20012.5P (114 bhp)(High Roof Model) | 2.5 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.5 L/100 km NEDC | 324 g/km |
| 200068 bhpTD | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 200088 bhpTDI | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2000102 bhpTDI | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2000102 bhpTDI | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





