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Technical data

This 2.5 TDI 4Motion MT H1 (131 hp) engine was fitted in the T5 Minibus, which was produced by Volkswagen from 2003 to 2009. In addition to this engine, 14 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Body

Body typeMinibus
Seats4
Width1904mm
Length4890mm
Height1990mm
Kerb weight2290kg
Wheelbase3000mm
Front track1628mm
Rear track1637mm
Ground clearance167mm
Gross weight3000kg
Displacement710kg

Engine

Engine typeDiesel
Displacement2461cm3
Engine power131bhp
Injection typeInjectors
Forced inductionTurbocharger
Cylinder layoutInline
Number of cylinders5
Bore81mm
Stroke95.5mm
Valves per cylinder2
RPM at max powerfrom 3 500RPM
Maximum torque340Nm
RPM at max torque2000RPM
IntercoolerYes

Power & fuel consumption

FuelDiesel
Fuel tank capacity80litre
City fuel consumption per 100 km11.8litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.6litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.1litre
Cruising rangefrom 680 to 1 050km
Emission standardEURO III
Top speed165km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)16.3second

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Turning circle11.9m

Suspension & brakes

Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc
Front suspensionStrut
Rear suspensionDampers, Shortened coil springs

Real-world consumption (est.)

City13.6 litres / 100km
Highway8.7 litres / 100km
Average10.5 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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