VW Commercial Transporter (1979 - 1992)

Table of contents:

Variants

Motorhome
T3 Atlantic
BodyMotorhome
Length4605 mm
Height2080 mm
Doors4
Bus
T3 Bus
BodyBus
Length4570 mm
Height1960 mm
Doors4
Motorhome
T3 California
BodyMotorhome
Length4605 mm
Height2080 mm
Doors4
Bus
T3 Caravelle
BodyBus
Length4570 mm
Height1950 mm
Doors4
Motorhome
T3 Joker
BodyMotorhome
Length4570 mm
Height2050 mm
Doors4
Bus
T3 Kombi
BodyBus
Length4570 mm
Height1960 mm
Doors4
Bus
T3 Multivan
BodyBus
Length4570 mm
Height1960 mm
Doors4

Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter
Generation
Typ 2 T3
Production years
1979 - 1992
Doors
4
4

Dimensions

Length
4570 mm
3,605.0
Avg
4,570.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2460 mm
2,400.0
Avg
2,520.0
Higher is better
Width
1845 mm
1,595.0
Avg
1,845.0
Higher is better
Height
1960 mm
1,250.0
Avg
1,960.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
445 mm
115.0
Avg
445.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
9.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Seats
2
2
Max. seats
8
8
Doors
4
4

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
105 - 150 km/h
105.0
Avg
240.0
Higher is better
Torque
103 - 174 Nm
93.0
Avg
350.0
Higher is better
Power
37 - 82 kW
37.0
Avg
190.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1584 - 2110 ccm
998.0
Avg
1,998.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
60 - 70 l
35.0
Avg
60.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1365 - 1895 kg
981.0
Avg
1,395.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
100 kg
60.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
800 - 2000 kg
300.0
Avg
1,200.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
600 kg
300.0
Avg
600.0
Higher is better

Engines (Transporter)

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Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.6 Diesel
Engine & Power
Power
37 kW / 50 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,588 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
110 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
103 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi Hochraum 1.6
Engine & Power
Power
37 kW / 50 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,584 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
110 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
103 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2400 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.7 Diesel
Engine & Power
Power
42 kW / 57 HP
Capacity
1.7L (1,715 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
115 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
103 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.9
Engine & Power
Power
44 kW / 60 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,913 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
118 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
140 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2200 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3700 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Diesel
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.6 Turbodiesel
Engine & Power
Power
51 kW / 69 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,588 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
127 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
138 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 2.0
Engine & Power
Power
51 kW / 69 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,970 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
127 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
137 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 2.0 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
51 kW / 69 HP
Capacity
2.0L (1,970 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
122 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
137 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.9
Engine & Power
Power
57 kW / 78 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,913 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
130 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
150 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4400 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.9 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
57 kW / 78 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,913 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
125 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
150 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4400 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.9
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,913 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
139 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
147 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 1.9 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
66 kW / 90 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,913 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
133 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
147 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 2.1 Kat.
Engine & Power
Power
68 kW / 92 HP
Capacity
2.1L (2,110 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
138 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
154 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 2.1 Kat.
Engine & Power
Power
70 kW / 95 HP
Capacity
2.1L (2,110 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
141 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 2.1 Kat. -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
70 kW / 95 HP
Capacity
2.1L (2,110 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
136 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 2.1
Engine & Power
Power
82 kW / 112 HP
Capacity
2.1L (2,110 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
150 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
174 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
VW -Commercial vehicle T3 Kombi 2.1 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
82 kW / 112 HP
Capacity
2.1L (2,110 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Max. speed
146 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
174 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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VW Commercial Transporter generations

Body type
Transporter T1
1950 - 1967
Length4150 mm
Height1940 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4150 mm
Body type
Transporter T2
1967 - 1972
Length4420 mm
Height1960 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4420 mm (+270 mm)
Body type
Transporter T2 (1. Facelift)
1972 - 1979
Length4505 mm
Height1955 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4505 mm (+85 mm)
Body type
Transporter Transporter T3
1979 - 1992
Length4570 mm
Height1960 mm
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length4570 mm (+65 mm)
Body type
Transporter Transporter T4
1990 - 1996
Length4707 mm
Height1940 mm
Wheelbase2920 mm
Length4707 mm (+137 mm)
Body type
Transporter Transporter T4 (1. Facelift)
1996 - 2003
Length4789 mm
Height1920 mm
Wheelbase2920 mm
Length4789 mm (+82 mm)
Body type
Transporter Transporter T5
2003 - 2009
Length4890 mm
Height1944 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm
Length4890 mm (+101 mm)
Body type
Transporter Transporter T5 (1. Facelift)
2009 - 2015
Length4892 mm
Height2176 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm
Length4892 mm (+2 mm)
Transporter Transporter T6
2015 - 2019
Length4904 mm
Height1970 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm
Length4904 mm (+12 mm)
Transporter Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift)
2019 - 2024
Length4904 mm
Height1990 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm
Length4904 mm
Transporter Transporter T7
2021 - Now
Length5450 mm
Height1966 mm
Wheelbase3500 mm
Length5450 mm (+546 mm)
Compare all generations

1950
1950
T1 was introduced.
1967
1967
T2 was introduced and replaced T1.
1972
1972
T2 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced T2.
1979
1979
Transporter T3 was introduced and replaced T2 (1. Facelift).
1990
1990
Transporter T4 was introduced.
1992
1992
Transporter T4 was introduced.
1996
1996
Transporter T4 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Transporter T4.
2003
2003
Transporter T5 was introduced and replaced Transporter T4 (1. Facelift).
2009
2009
Transporter T5 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Transporter T5.
2015
2015
Transporter T6 was introduced and replaced Transporter T5 (1. Facelift).
2019
2019
Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Transporter T6.
2021
2021
Transporter T7 was introduced.
2024
2024
Transporter T7 was introduced.

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