Volkswagen Transporter T6.1
The Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 (2020–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the European Union.
Model codes: SH
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,900–5,360 mm RDW |
| Width | 1,900 mm RDW |
| Height | 1,950–1,980 mm RDW |
| Wheelbase | 3,000–3,400 mm RDW |
| Front track | 1,621–1,634 mm ASTRA |
| Rear track | 1,611–1,640 mm ASTRA |
| Weights and towing | |
| Kerb weight | 1,778–1,941 kg RDW |
| Mass in running order | 1,878–2,041 kg RDW |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,000–3,200 kg RDW |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,900–2,500 kg RDW |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW |
| Seats and space | |
| Seats | 8–9 RDW |
| Doors | 3–5 RDW |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 164–199 km/h RDW |
| Torque | 220–450 Nm ASTRA |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R17, 215/65R16, 235/55R17, 205/65R16, 255/45R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland).
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 87.7% (87.4–88.1) | 92.2% | 33,577 |
| 4–5 years | 87.8% (87.3–88.3) | 91.0% | 15,020 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 19.3% | 21.7% |
| Brakes | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| Suspension | 9.3% | 3.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.5% | 1.2% |
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 17 versions of the Volkswagen Transporter T6.1
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European Union 17 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 7.3–7.7 L/100 km WLTP | 200–203 g/km | 49,042 |
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6.6–7.2 L/100 km WLTP | 188–189 g/km | 18,725 |
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 7.9–8.3 L/100 km WLTP | 215–217 g/km | 4,713 |
| 2022 | Electric motor | 250 kW (340 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | 17 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 146 kW (199 PS) | Diesel | 8.2 L/100 km WLTP | 228 g/km | 282 |
| 2021 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | 40 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | – | 194 g/km | 20 |
| 2021 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | – | 221 g/km | 18 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | – | 172 g/km | 21,974 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | – | 167 g/km | 7,683 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 146 kW (199 PS) | Diesel | – | 183 g/km | 2,415 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | – | 179 g/km | 1,007 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | – | 168 g/km | 589 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | – | 178 g/km | 70 |
| 2020 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | – | 207 g/km | 62 |
| 2020 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | 10 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | – | Petrol | – | 127 g/km | 10 |
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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.