Volkswagen Transporter T6

Volkswagen Transporter T6
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The Volkswagen Transporter T6 (2016–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 47 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: SG

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEurope
Dimensions
Length4,900–5,300 mm RDW
Width1,900 mm RDW
Height1,950–1,970 mm RDW
Wheelbase3,000–3,400 mm RDW
Front track1,622–1,634 mm ASTRA
Rear track1,628–1,640 mm ASTRA
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,738–2,320 kg RDW
Mass in running order1,838–2,420 kg RDW
Gross vehicle weight2,800–3,080 kg RDW
Towing, braked trailer2,200–2,500 kg RDW
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW
Seats and space
Seats8–9 RDW
Doors3–4 RDW
Performance
Top speed146–182 km/h RDW
Torque250–450 Nm ASTRA

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R17, 215/65R16, 205/65R16, 235/55R17, 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years90.1% (89.7–90.5)92.2%18,919
4–5 years87.3% (87.1–87.5)91.0%100,159
6–8 years84.7% (84.5–84.9)86.4%121,074

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres21.1%25.9%
Brakes14.9%17.9%
Suspension12.6%8.6%
Lights and electrics8.4%6.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)7.6%6.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.9%2.5%

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 47 versions of the Volkswagen Transporter T6

Show all 47 versions

European Union 25 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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2016–20192.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel161–183 g/km128,598
2016–20192.0 L75 kW (102 PS)Diesel155–177 g/km45,709
2016–20192.0 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel160–179 g/km6,223
2018–20192.0 L146 kW (199 PS)Diesel203–206 g/km3,391
20192.0 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel173 g/km484
2016–20192.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel168–200 g/km11,767
2016–20192.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol208–209 g/km2,455
2016–20192.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol208–215 g/km1,389
20191.0 L–Petrol111 g/km48
20191.4 L115 kW (156 PS)Plug-in hybrid204 g/km44
2016–20192.0 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel155–170 g/km6,645
2017–20182.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Natural gas208–209 g/km1,592
20182.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Natural gas206 g/km40
20182.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel209 g/km14
20172.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Diesel161 g/km1,212
20172.0 L113 kW (154 PS)Diesel157 g/km812
20172.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Diesel170 g/km146
20172.0 L126 kW (171 PS)Diesel161 g/km36
2016–20172.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Diesel188–211 g/km188
2016–20172.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel192–204 g/km226
20172.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Petrol211 g/km18
20172.0 L93 kW (126 PS)Diesel155 g/km10
20172.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol209 g/km10
20162.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol159 g/km102
20162.0 L122 kW (166 PS)Diesel161 g/km34

United Kingdom 22 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
20182.0 TDI 84PS2.0 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC173 g/km
2018T30 2.0 TDI 84PS2.0 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel5-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
20182.0 TDI 102PS2.0 L75 kW (102 PS)Diesel5-speed manual6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC172–175 g/km
2018T30 2.0 TDI 102PS2.0 L75 kW (102 PS)Diesel5-speed manual6.4–6.9 L/100 km NEDC168–179 g/km
20182.0 TDI 150PS 7-speed DSG2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2018T30 2.0 TDI 150PS 7-speed DSG2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.3–6.6 L/100 km NEDC164–172 g/km
20182.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
20182.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG · T32 2.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2018T32 2.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.9–7.3 L/100 km NEDC180–191 g/km
2018T32 2.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG 4MOTION2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.4–7.8 L/100 km NEDC193–205 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 84PS BMT2.0 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.7–6.1 L/100 km NEDC149–158 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 102PS BMT2.0 L75 kW (102 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.7–6.1 L/100 km NEDC149–160 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS 7speed DSG BMT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.9–6.0 L/100 km NEDC153–157 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS 4MOTION BMT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS BMT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0–6.2 L/100 km NEDC157–163 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS 7speed DSG BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.1–6.2 L/100 km NEDC159–161 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.4–6.6 L/100 km NEDC166–171 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS 4MOTION BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC173–176 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.4–6.5 L/100 km NEDC167–169 g/km
20172.0 BiTDI 204PS 7speed DSG BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC161–163 g/km
20172.0 BiTDI 204PS BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
20172.0 BDI 204PS BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC171 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.