Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1 /Van 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van?

Van, 4-5 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

How fast is 1996 Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

137 km/h | 85 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Transporter Van 1996 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

78 Hp, 164 Nm
121 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Transporter Van 1996 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

2.4 l
2370 cm³
144.63 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Volkswagen 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

5, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van Van 1996 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

Front wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van?

5107 mm
201.06 in.

What is the width of 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van?

1840 mm
72.44 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

1705 kg
3759 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

2700-2800 kg
5952 - 6173 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Volkswagen Transporter Van?

6300 l
222.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1?

5, manual transmission

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Transporter

Generation

Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van

Modification (Engine)

2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H1

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Van

Seats

Doors

4-5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Maximum speed

137 km/h 85 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

21.9 kg/Hp, 45.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.4 kg/Nm, 96.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

78 Hp @ 3700 rpm.

Power per litre

32.9 Hp/l

Torque

164 Nm @ 1800-2500 rpm. 121 lb.-ft. @ 1800-2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AAB

Engine displacement

2370 cm³ 144.63 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in.

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm 3.76 in.

Compression ratio

22.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1705 kg 3759 lbs.

Max. weight

2700-2800 kg 5952 - 6173 lbs.

Max load

995-1095 kg 2194 - 2414 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

6300 l 222.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2000 kg 4409 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

700 kg 1543 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

5107 mm 201.06 in.

Width

1840 mm 72.44 in.

Width including mirrors

2175 mm 85.63 in.

Height

1940 mm 76.38 in.

Wheelbase

3320 mm 130.71 in.

Front track

1589 mm 62.56 in.

Rear (Back) track

1554 mm 61.18 in.

Front overhang

886 mm 34.88 in.

Rear overhang

901 mm 35.47 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

180 mm 7.09 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.9 m 42.32 ft.

Wading depth

350 mm 13.78 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/70 R15; 205/65 R15

Wheel rim size

6J x 15

Volkswagen Transporter (T4, facelift 1996) Panel Van 2.4 D (78 Hp) L2H11996, 1997, 1998: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions