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Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi

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9 versions · 6 Diesel fuel · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.9 TD (68 KM) L1H1 Selected Diesel fuel 68 KM 1996–2003
1.9 TD (68 KM) L2H1 Selected Diesel fuel 68 KM 1996–2003
1.9 TD (68 KM) L2H2 Selected Diesel fuel 68 KM 1996–2003
2.0 (84 KM) L1H1 Selected Gasoline 84 KM 1996–2003
2.0 (84 KM) L2H1 Selected Gasoline 84 KM 1996–2003
2.0 (84 KM) L2H2 Selected Gasoline 84 KM 1996–2003
2.4 D (78 KM) L1H1 Selected Diesel fuel 78 KM 1996–1998
2.4 D (78 KM) L2H1 Selected Diesel fuel 78 KM 1996–1998
2.4 D (78 KM) L2H2 Selected Diesel fuel 78 KM 1996–1998

Selected engine version

1.9 TD (68 KM) L1H1

Diesel fuel · 1996–2003

Engine power
68 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Maximum speed
132 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
1.9 TD (68 KM) L1H1
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
2003
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
132 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
ABL
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
68 KM @ 3700 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 2000-3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
5400 l
Curb weight
1580 kg
Gross weight
2380-2785 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4707 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
11.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TD (68 KM) L2H1

Diesel fuel · 1996–2003

Engine power
68 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Maximum speed
132 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
1.9 TD (68 KM) L2H1
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
2003
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
132 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
ABL
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
68 KM @ 3700 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 2000-3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
6300 l
Curb weight
1630 kg
Gross weight
2625-2800 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5107 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
1940 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
12.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TD (68 KM) L2H2

Diesel fuel · 1996–2003

Engine power
68 KM
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Maximum speed
126 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
1.9 TD (68 KM) L2H2
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
2003
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
126 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
ABL
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
68 KM @ 3700 obr./min
Torque
140 Nm @ 2000-3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
7800 l
Curb weight
1680 kg
Gross weight
2625-2800 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5107 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
2430 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
12.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (84 KM) L1H1

Gasoline · 1996–2003

Engine power
84 KM
Torque
159 Nm
Engine displacement
1,968 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
144 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
2.0 (84 KM) L1H1
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
2003
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
144 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAC
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1968 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
84 KM @ 4300 obr./min
Torque
159 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
5400 l
Curb weight
1580 kg
Gross weight
2380-2785 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4707 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
11.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (84 KM) L2H1

Gasoline · 1996–2003

Engine power
84 KM
Torque
159 Nm
Engine displacement
1,968 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
144 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
2.0 (84 KM) L2H1
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
2003
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
144 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAC
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1968 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
84 KM @ 4300 obr./min
Torque
159 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
6300 l
Curb weight
1630 kg
Gross weight
2625-2800 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5107 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
1940 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
12.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 (84 KM) L2H2

Gasoline · 1996–2003

Engine power
84 KM
Torque
159 Nm
Engine displacement
1,968 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
137 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
2.0 (84 KM) L2H2
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
2003
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
137 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAC
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1968 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
84 KM @ 4300 obr./min
Torque
159 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
7800 l
Curb weight
1680 kg
Gross weight
2625-2800 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5107 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
2430 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
12.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.4 D (78 KM) L1H1

Diesel fuel · 1996–1998

Engine power
78 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
2,370 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Maximum speed
137 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
2.4 D (78 KM) L1H1
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
137 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2370 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
5
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
78 KM @ 3700 obr./min
Torque
164 Nm @ 1800-2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
5400 l
Curb weight
1655 kg
Gross weight
2455-2800 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4707 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2920 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
11.7 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.4 D (78 KM) L2H1

Diesel fuel · 1996–1998

Engine power
78 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
2,370 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Maximum speed
137 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
2.4 D (78 KM) L2H1
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
137 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2370 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
5
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
78 KM @ 3700 obr./min
Torque
164 Nm @ 1800-2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
6300 l
Curb weight
1705 kg
Gross weight
2700-2800 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5107 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
1940 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
12.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.4 D (78 KM) L2H2

Diesel fuel · 1996–1998

Engine power
78 KM
Torque
164 Nm
Engine displacement
2,370 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Maximum speed
131 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Version
Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Kombi
Engine
2.4 D (78 KM) L2H2
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Awangarda
Number of seats
2-9
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
131 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AAB
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2370 cm³
Fuel injection system
Wtrysk do komory wstępnego spalania
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
5
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
22.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
78 KM @ 3700 obr./min
Torque
164 Nm @ 1800-2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
80 l
Wading depth
350 mm
Maximum trunk capacity
7800 l
Curb weight
1755 kg
Gross weight
2700-2800 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2000 kg
Trailer load without brakes
700 kg
Trailer nose weight
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5107 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2175 mm
Height
2430 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
Front track
1589 mm
Rear track
1554 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Front overhang
886 mm
Rear overhang
901 mm
Turning circle
12.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R15; 205/65 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes