Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
The old Volkswagen Bus that rattled the roads to Woodstock was the minivan that started it all, and the 2003 Multivan was its fifth predecessor.
The German carmaker was already known for its LCV lineup and tried to make it to the car segment. Worth mentioning that, in 2003, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Cars were different arms of the same body and, sometimes, they didn't follow the same paths or used the same parts. The Multivan was based on the fifth Transporter generation and was the upmarket people-carrier for the German brand.
Unlike its siblings, the Transporter, the Kombi, or the Shuttle, the Multivan was designed to compete against the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and the GMC Sonoma. It still kept the same boxy shape from the outside but with a more refined look thanks to its nicely designed headlights that resembled the ones installed on the Passat, with a V-shaped line pointing toward the VW badge. Its two-slats grille sported chromed accents to enhance that upmarket look, and the tall front bumper featured foglights at the bottom. Depending on the options, the car was available with one or two sliding doors for the rear passengers.
Inside, the Volkswagen LCV division installed high seats for seven and sliding rails for various interior equipment such as a folding table, a refrigerator, or a mobile office. Its tilting and rotating captain seats allowed the owner to use the car as a field-office. Depending on the options, the user could have transformed the vehicle into a small motorhome.
Unlike many competitors, the Multivan was available with fuel-efficiency turbo-diesel engines and all-wheel-drive systems. Moreover, its independent suspension in all corners and the automatic transmission made it a comfortable and safe vehicle fit for any occasion.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5200 RPM 116 HP @ 5200 RPM 114 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 170 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.5 in (4890 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 76.4 in (1941 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4594.4 lbs (2084 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6283.2 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 6AT FWD (232 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3189 cm3 |
Power: | 173 KW @ 6200 RPM 235 HP @ 6200 RPM 232 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 232 lb-ft @ 2950 RPM 315 Nm @ 2950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.5 in (4890 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 76.5 in (1943 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4848 lbs (2199 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6613.9 lbs (3000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 310 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 3500 RPM 102 HP @ 3500 RPM 101 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 250 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.8 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.5 in (4890 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 76.4 in (1941 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4627.5 lbs (2099 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6613.9 lbs (3000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2460 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 3500 RPM 131 HP @ 3500 RPM 129 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 340 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.5 in (4890 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 76.4 in (1941 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4792.8 lbs (2174 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6613.9 lbs (3000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L TDI 6MT FWD (174 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2460 cm3 |
Power: | 128 KW @ 3500 RPM 174 HP @ 3500 RPM 172 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.5 in (4890 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 76.4 in (1941 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/64.1 in (1,628/1,628 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 118.1 in (3000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4792.8 lbs (2174 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6613.9 lbs (3000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 216 g/km |