Volkswagen Transporter (T5, facelift 2009) Kombi 2.0 (116 Hp) L2H1
Volkswagen Transporter:
The Volkswagen Transporter, based on the Volkswagen Group's T platform, now in its seventh generation, refers to a series of vans produced for over 70 years and marketed worldwide.
The T series is now considered an official Volkswagen Group automotive platform. and generations are sequentially named T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 and T7. Pre-dating the T platform designations, the first three generations were named Type 2, indicating their relative position to the Type 1, or Beetle. As part of the T platform, the first three generations are retroactively named T1, T2 and T3....(Read more on Wikipedia)
(T5, facelift 2009) Kombi Overview:
Volkswagen Transporter ((T5, facelift 2009) Kombi). With 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2030 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16.5 s). The top speed reaches 163 km/h. A large vehicle designed for transporting goods or groups of people. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (140 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 13.2 sec).
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 7.5 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation((T5) Panel Van: 2006 - 2009).
| General: |
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Transporter |
| Generation: | (T5, facelift 2009) Kombi |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (116 Hp) L2H1 |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Van |
| Seats: | 4-9 |
| Doors: | 4-5 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 58.5 Hp/l [402mm more] |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 2700-4700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA113 / AXA More details about the engine EA113 / AXA |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 163 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.4 kg/Hp, 61 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.2 kg/Nm, 89.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.7 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1901-2160 |
| Max. weight: | 2850 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 690-949 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 6700 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 100 kg |
| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 12° |
| Length: | 5292 mm mm [402mm more] |
| Width: | 1904 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1990 mm mm [31mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3400 mm mm [400mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2283 mm |
| Front overhang: | 896 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 996 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 201 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.2 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 21° |
| Departure angle: | 17° |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 308x29.5 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 294x22 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm |
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