Volkswagen Transporter T4

Volkswagen Transporter T4
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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

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,707–5,107 mm
Width1,840 mm
Height1,940–2,430 mm
Wheelbase2,920–3,320 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older60.4% (60.2–60.7)69.2%124,924

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes50.1%36.4%
Suspension41.6%41.6%
Lights and electrics32.6%28.8%
Body, chassis and structure32.4%18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks24.5%17.1%
Tyres24.5%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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001–20032.5 TDI (88 bhp)2.5 L66 kW (89 PS)Diesel5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2001–20032.5 TDI (88 bhp)(High Roof Model)2.5 L66 kW (89 PS)Diesel5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel4-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp) (Unladen > 1735kg) · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel5-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp) (High Roof Model) · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp)(High Roof Model)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel5-speed manual8.2 L/100 km NEDC221 g/km
2001–20032.5 TDI (102 bhp)(High Roof Model)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel4-speed automatic9.1 L/100 km NEDC246 g/km
2001–20032.5P (114 bhp)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol5-speed manual12.2 L/100 km NEDC293 g/km
2001–20032.5P (114 bhp)(High Roof Model)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol5-speed manual12.5 L/100 km NEDC300 g/km
20011.9 TD (68 bhp)1.9 L51 kW (69 PS)Diesel5-speed manual8.1–8.3 L/100 km NEDC219–224 g/km
2000–200184 bhp · 2.0 P (84 bhp)2.0 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual11.2 L/100 km NEDC269 g/km
20012.0 (84 bhp)2.0 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual11.4 L/100 km NEDC274 g/km
20012.4 SD (75 bhp)(Motor Home)2.4 L56 kW (76 PS)Diesel5-speed manual9.4 L/100 km NEDC254 g/km
20012.5 TDI (102 bhp) (Unladen < 1735kg)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel5-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2000–2001102 bhp TDI Syncro · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel–10.0 L/100 km NEDC270 g/km
20012.5 TDI (102 bhp) (High Roof Model) · 2.5 TDI (102 bhp)(High Roof Model)2.5 L76 kW (103 PS)Diesel–10.2 L/100 km NEDC275 g/km
20012.5P (114 bhp)(Motor Home)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km NEDC305 g/km
20012.5P (114 bhp)(High Roof Model)2.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic13.5 L/100 km NEDC324 g/km
200068 bhpTD1.9 L–Diesel5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
200088 bhpTDI2.5 L–Diesel5-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2000102 bhpTDI2.5 L–Diesel4-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2000102 bhpTDI2.5 L–Diesel5-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC213 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.