Comparison: wheelbase VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. competitors 2025
The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Vans like the VW Nutzfahrzeuge T7 Caravelle kurz 2.0 TDI often have a long wheelbase, which contributes to their spacious interiors and ability to transport large groups of people or cargo. However, a long wheelbase can also make these vehicles challenging to maneuver in tight spaces.With it’s
length of 5050 mm and
bootspace of 0 l,
the VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter has a wheelbase of 3100 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Citroen Holidays BlueHDi 145 Start&Stop (V ), which is 175mm more than the T7 Caravelle kurz 2.0 TDI -
3275 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the VW Nutzfahrzeuge and the Citroen is -69mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " bus" category belongs to Renault Kangoo Rapid compact dCi 75 , which is 2313 mm - that makes it 787mm shorter than the VW Nutzfahrzeuge in question.
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter generations
(Wheelbase)
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter generations| Generation year | Wheelbase |
|---|
| Transporter, Model year 1950 (T1) | 2400 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 1967 (T2) | 2400 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 1972 (T2 (1. Facelift)) | 2400 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 1979 (Transporter T3) | 2460 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 1990 (Transporter T4) | 2920 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 1996 (Transporter T4 (1. Facelift)) | 2920 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 2003 (Transporter T5) | 3000 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 2009 (Transporter T5 (1. Facelift)) | 3000 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 2019 (Transporter T6.1 (1. Facelift)) | 3000 mm |
| Transporter, Model year 2021 (Transporter T7) | 3100 mm |
The difference in wheelbase between first generation (T1) from 1950 and last generation (Transporter T7) from 2021 is 70cm mm.
The wheelbase of the current generation of Transporter is 3100 mm.
Variants
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter variants: T7 Caravelle vs. T7 {VAN} vs. T7 Multivan
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter variants| Variant name | Wheelbase |
|---|
| T7 Caravelle | 3100 mm |
| T7 {VAN} | 3100 mm |
| T7 Multivan | 3124 mm |
The wheelbase compared to other VW Nutzfahrzeuge models
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs other current cars by VW Nutzfahrzeuge
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: Transporter vs. other models by VW Nutzfahrzeuge| Variant name | Wheelbase |
|---|
| Caddy | 2755 mm |
| Caddy California | 2755 mm |
| Caddy Cargo | 2755 mm |
| Caddy Kombi | 2755 mm |
| ID. Buzz | 2989 mm |
| ID. Buzz Cargo | 2989 mm |
| T6.1 California | 3000 mm |
| T6.1 Caravelle | 3000 mm |
| T6.1 {VAN} | 3000 mm |
| T6.1 Kombi | 3000 mm |
| T6.1 Multivan | 3000 mm |
| T7 Caravelle | 3100 mm |
| T7 {VAN} | 3100 mm |
| T7 Multivan | 3124 mm |
| Amarok | 3270 mm |
| Crafter {VAN} | 3640 mm |
| e-Crafter {VAN} | 3640 mm |
| Grand California | 3640 mm |
How does the wheelbase of the VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter compare to it's nearest competitors?
VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. similar cars
(Wheelbase)
Wheelbase: VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter vs. similar cars| Car model | Wheelbase |
|---|
| Citroen Holidays 2024 | 3275 mm |
| VW Nutzfahrzeuge Crafter 2006 | 3250 mm |
| Renault Alaskan 2017 | 3150 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz X-Klasse 2017 | 3150 mm |
| Nissan Navara 2016 | 3150 mm |
| VW Nutzfahrzeuge Transporter 2021 | 3100 mm |
| Renault Trafic 2019 | 3098 mm |
| Nissan Primastar 2021 | 3098 mm |
| Nissan NV300 2016 | 3098 mm |
| Fiat Talento 2016 | 3098 mm |
| VW Nutzfahrzeuge Amarok 2010 | 3095 mm |
| Renault Master 1999 | 3078 mm |
| Nissan Interstar 2002 | 3078 mm |
| Isuzu D-Max 2007 | 3050 mm |
| Ford Transit Custom 2018 | 2933 mm |
| Ford Tourneo Custom 2012 | 2933 mm |
| Opel Vivaro 2019 | 2925 mm |
| Toyota Land Cruiser J8/J10/J20 1990 | 2850 mm |
| Ford Edge 2016 | 2848 mm |
| SsangYong Rexton 2003 | 2820 mm |
| Lancia Thesis 2002 | 2803 mm |
| Volvo XC60 2008 | 2774 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz T-Klasse 2022 | 2716 mm |
| Nissan NV250 2019 | 2697 mm |
| Jaguar E-Pace 2018 | 2681 mm |
| Citroen C-Crosser 2007 | 2670 mm |
| Ford Transit Connect 2018 | 2662 mm |
| Renault R20 1976 | 2660 mm |
| Toyota Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15 2009 | 2450 mm |
| Land Rover Defender 1990 | 2360 mm |
| Renault Kangoo 2013 | 2313 mm |
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