Volkswagen Multivan 2021– car dimensions: 4973 mm long, 1941 mm wide and 1907 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,018 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus Digital Cockpit. Three-zone Climatronic air conditioning is standard. Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, Front Assist automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Assist, Side Assist blind-spot warning with rear traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera all come as standard. Seats are modular, movable and removable for up to seven people.
Boot space is 469 litres behind the third row on the standard-length model. Removing the rear seats opens up 3672 litres. The long-wheelbase version offers 661 litres seats-up and up to 4053 litres with seats out.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg on diesel models and 1600 kg on the eHybrid. Unbraked towing is 750 kg across the range. Payload is typically around 700 kg depending on engine and length, with gross vehicle weight up to 2850 kg.
The flat floor and fully removable seats support flexible load carrying for family or light work use. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed as standard on Life.
The cabin feels open and car-like with seven individual seats on rails that slide, swivel or come out easily. Front seats offer height adjustment plus electric lumbar as standard. optional ErgoComfort versions add multi-way power, memory and massage. A sliding multi-function table with cupholders moves between rows. Optional panoramic roof floods the space with light while heat-insulating glass and basic noise insulation keep things quieter. Three-zone Climatronic is available for even temperatures front to back.
2.0 TDI combined fuel use 6.5-6.7 l/100 km WLTP
eHybrid combined fuel 2.7-3.0 l/100 km with electric range around 50-90 km
Service every 15 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2025): 77% adult, 87% child, 78% VRU, 75% assist
Standard kit includes Front Assist AEB, Lane Assist, ACC, centre airbag, side/curtain airbags, ISOFIX, TPMS, Driver Alert
Fuel economy varies by engine. The 2.0 TDI returns published combined figures of 6.5-6.7 l/100 km. Petrol versions sit higher while the plug-in hybrid posts 2.7-3.0 l/100 km combined when the battery is used, with an electric-only range of roughly 50-90 km depending on version and conditions.
Servicing follows a fixed interval of 15 000 km or 12 months for most petrol and hybrid models. Diesel variants may use flexible schedules up to 30 000 km or two years in some markets. Pre-paid service packs covering several years are offered in certain countries to lock in costs.
The Multivan scored four stars in the 2025 Euro NCAP retest (adult 77%, child 87%, vulnerable road users 78%, safety assist 75%). Standard equipment covers Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, a full set of airbags including a front centre bag, ISOFIX points, tyre-pressure monitoring and a driver-alert system. Proactive passenger protection is widely available.
Living with the car is straightforward thanks to the rail-mounted seats that reconfigure or remove without tools, electric sliding doors on many versions and connected services that flag upcoming maintenance. Warranty is commonly five years unlimited mileage for private use.
Length 4973 mm, Width 1941 mm, Height 1907 mm, Wheelbase 3124 mm (Multivan 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen Transportbilar SE tekniska detaljer, VW Austria Abmessungen, UK/AU Multivan brochures and Automoli T7 facelift 2026 specs.