Living with a... Volkswagen Transporter T6 Kombi

The Transporter might not be the biggest selling van in the UK - it’s got some way to go to overtake the mighty Ford Transit - but it’s arguably one of the most popular in the country as it’s consistently the most searched for van on Auto Trader.
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[@Vericut01]

I bought this very van in April, now on 12400 miles and very happy with it. Had a T5.1 140 TDi before and it didn’t like short journeys, no problem with petrol. Averaged 29.5 so far, same use in the TDi was 35, therefore a bit more expensive on fuel but not much. No EGR or DPF worries is worth the difference in my opinion.

[@PetrolheadTours]

Decent review - lots of useful information in a nice, concise, 5 minute video. Even down to options which are available and you would have chosen.

[@peteg8920]

Having 5 kids we had a T3 with 78 bhp for 18 years. Fantastically practical. 0 to 60 in 34.6 seconeds.

[@fireblade8905]

Really?

[@andystone5487]

I totally agree, We've got 5 kids, a T5 Shuttle, and it's ACE.....

[@MaxCotton]

My Dad just bought a 2019 sportline that I have just reviewed. We love it

[@bobbysu6448]

A Great van and I believe it can turn into awesom camper van . A small kitchen by the sliding door and with extended burner from outside . A divide bathroom set at back of the van plenty room if we can get ride off the backseats and add a fold away table . A few cabinets hannging on top . Last but not least a pop top add to it . Why the people can't think of it especially those in the business

[@patrickmoughan5213]

I have 2019 2L diesel and I'm 45 50 mpg very happy with it

[@stubones]

Excellent review. Not a bad van. It's not perfect, but it's good.

[@andystone5487]

I'm assuming the heated windscreen is an element (like the Ford) and not having to wait for warm air?

[@peterpyke1213]

stick with my high mileage 98 t4.over 18 years cost me very little.no electronics to write home about.i even have to wind the windows by hand.still love it.

[@toby621]

petrol or diesel mate 👍

[@peterpyke1213]

@@toby621 diesel

[@rayleeaustralia]

Ha...I used to have a Mercedes Vito petrol van and it's also powerless n thirsty. How I liked you said there's a bin in the door with this better version. So the base model doesn't even come with a door pocket?😂

[@stuartcareless9550]

What MPG are people getting from these TSI vans ???

[@standstand6569]

Terrible problems with leaking slider windows . Saw a recent case of a slider window falling out due to corrosion at the back from leaking seals .

[@MOSSFEEN]

you would want to be off your rocker to buy this van or any van with a petrol engine

[@xray3966]

Ruairi Mccarthy. Your right in a way as I get about 34 mpg out of a diesel and with petrol being cheaper than diesel it costs about the same to do the same mileage and the petrol is far cheaper when it comes to emission charges so in a way your wrong too

[@MOSSFEEN]

no emission charges here hence buy a diesel

[@Monkiimagic]

You won't have a choice soon.

[@jensmoller6999]

You never want to buy t6 if there are t3 instead and there you want WBX.

[@slabbyrider8665]

I would. I much prefer petrol.

[@karlzwaschka4905]

It's all of us North Americans searching AutoTrader for them. Since VW won't bring us the T6 we spent long hours searching European auto sales and dream of importing a Kombi or a California

[@hypervlogz9507]

Why would you want our puny European vans when you get big v8 powered vans with well over double the horsepower over this transporter.

[@AJ-qn6gd]

How ironic that the California isn’t available in the States 🤨🇬🇧

[@kinocchio]

Is it weird I want one just for myself.

[@hrl_dvdsn]

My dad has recently sold our t4 after ten years. I have broken heart. These cars are so comfortable and awesome that I cant imagine driving others

[@_bav]

Stupid comment re the cost of filling the 80l fuel tank. It costs 14% more to fill than a 70l tank because, bizarrely, you get 14% more fuel!

[@ibrahimetemcetinkaya]

What it's does TSI

[@nathanpetrovski7525]

Diesel is where it's at.

[@davidhayes4814]

Vans and medium powered diesels works best

[@Mr.Bloh-AIS89]

Красивый цвет

[@Fatjohn2508]

But the question is do the cup holders still work

[@petewatson7031]

I can confirm the cup holders in the T6 are poor, unfortunately. Early T6's had them in the dash which were better, they're now beneath the media unit and tend to eject your drink on any sizeable UK bumps

[@veggiebiker]

Poor mpg with the petrol or DPF problems with the hideously complicated diesel- maybe Fords phev could be the answer. The diesels might be ok for high mileage commercial use but what about private owners who want to keep a van for 10 or 20 yrs...all that high tech/dpf/sensors etc is going to be a nightmare. Outside of a warranty might as well chuck a match in the tank.

[@MrSuperdoop]

Then try the diesel version shocking on EU6 model eats fuel constantly regtenarating

[@mv4ago]

Nonsense. The T6 courtesy vehicle I borrowed returned 56mpg over a 22 mile cross-country run. That was a T32 150 bhp diesel Kombi. We need to remove all the idiotic, virtue-signalling politics from the motor industry and just let the manufacturers get on with building fuel efficient vehicles.

[@sarahann530]

@@mv4ago You hurt Paul's feelings

[@zuti071]

But, install LPG or GPL and you will be fine with petrol engine.

[@_Maliki]

In direct injection engine?? Hahahaha

[@u3962521]

No No no. Petrol vans no. Diesel is the way to go

[@supercharged3975]

Bet it pulls to the left

[@clagwed4796]

Damp Patch hhrtyfr

[@clagwed4796]

vrau masina

[@sheelindecor7593]

Overpriced box

[@richardclare700]

Pat Murphy .........And you base that opinion on what indeed? A wee bit of back up to the statement would be useful, if it’s not too much trouble. I’m in the market for a “van with seats” and the second hand prices of the VW Transporter are, to quote you, “overpriced” therefore doesn’t the cost balance out in the end.

[@sheelindecor7593]

@@richardclare700 My opinion is based on the fact that it's a panel van. A box on wheels that people are willing to pay up to 60, 70, 80 thousand for. For a fucking van.

[@cmal90]

Pat Murphy Agreed massively overpriced in comparison to its rivals. With little to nothing over them to justify the extra cost. Start adding extras or go for the higher spec’d models and it get laughable.

[@richardbrabbs8283]

There probably that expensive due to resale value lose far less with a vw van than you might with a transit

[@slabbyrider8665]

That holds its value. Worth paying the premium to avoid looking like a pikey

[@jeremybeck7799]

Have had t5 vans scince they launched in 2004.combined i've done approx 200.000 miles+. Current van on 127.000 miles. Expensive?..yes.ish Reliable?..yes.you wont find another German product thats more reliable.or built as well(exept 90'mercs) Petrol?...yes please but 200bhp makes more sense.

[@minnalbabu]

i feel its better than the ford

[@sheelindecor7593]

Petrol engine's have no torque

[@stubones]

That's a bit of a generalisation wouldn't you say? A turbocharged petrol engine does have decent torque. Not as good as diesel obviously, but not bad.

[@sheelindecor7593]

@@stubones You answered your own question.

[@slabbyrider8665]

But are cleaner, cheaper to fill the tank.

[@markanstey2654]

The torque is pretty good with a turbo and you get none of the DPF nightmares you get with over complicated diesels. I'd be tempted after spending thousands on DPF problems.

[@gw493]

Over priced and over rated but brainwashed VW gang can't help themselves 😴😕