Volkswagen Transporter 2015–2019 car dimensions: 5304 mm long, 1904 mm wide and 1990 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,855 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin has a standard 5-inch colour touchscreen radio with DAB, Bluetooth, USB and six speakers. App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is optional on higher radio or navigation systems. Climatic semi-automatic air conditioning is standard on SE grades with a rear heater, while Executive gets three-zone Climatronic. Cruise control is optional on SE and standard on Executive. Front Assist with City Emergency Braking is standard. Parking sensors, reversing camera and Side Assist blind-spot warning are optional. The rail seating system allows flexible layouts for up to nine with rotating chairs.
Long-wheelbase models provide 6.7 m³ load volume with seats removed or folded. Floor area is 5.0 m² with load length of 2,932 mm.
Braked towing capacity is 2,500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg across the range. Payload for long-wheelbase SE models is around 666 kg depending on engine and transmission. The low load floor and large tailgate suit work or leisure use with flexible seating that can be removed for van-like space.
The cabin feels spacious and practical with a floor rail system that lets you slide, swivel or remove seats in many layouts. Front seats offer height, reach, rake and lumbar adjustment plus armrests. Higher grades add heated front seats and three-zone Climatronic air conditioning. Heat-insulating glass, rear sunblinds, deluxe headlining with reading lights and rear heating vents keep the passenger area calm and controlled on long trips.
2.0 TDI engines with BlueMotion Technology including stop-start and low-rolling-resistance tyres
Fuel tank capacity 70 litres plus 13-litre AdBlue tank on diesels
Service intervals variable or fixed. oil changes typically every 15,000-20,000 km or 12 months, Longlife up to 30,000 km or 24 months
Standard safety includes ABS, ESP, Brake Assist, driver and passenger front airbags with deactivation, side and curtain airbags, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Driver Alert System and ISOFIX points
Diesels are the main choice with 150 PS and bi-turbo 199/204 PS options. BlueMotion Technology is standard and helps keep consumption and emissions in check. Manual or seven-speed DSG gearboxes are available, with 4MOTION four-wheel drive on higher-powered versions.
Servicing follows Volkswagen’s fixed or Longlife schedules. Oil and filter changes come round every year or 15,000-20,000 km on the fixed plan. Longlife can stretch oil life to two years or 30,000 km depending on conditions. Regular inspections cover brakes, filters and other wear items.
Safety kit is comprehensive for the class. Electronic stability control, multiple airbags, post-collision braking and driver fatigue alert are standard. Optional systems include adaptive cruise with city emergency braking, lane-change assist and parking sensors or camera.
The vehicle is built for hard use with a flexible interior that converts quickly between passenger and load duties. Keeping it means following the service schedule, watching AdBlue levels on diesels, and using the rail system and removable seats to match your daily needs.
Length 5304 mm, Width 1904 mm, Height 1990 mm, Wheelbase 3400 mm (Transporter 2015–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net, VW Caravelle brochures and Parkers.