VW Transporter Medium Van Lease
The Transporter is one of Volkswagen’s most popular commercial vehicles – sitting between the larger Crafter and smaller Caddy vans.
Versatile, practical and economical, now is a great time to consider a Volkswagen Transporter lease for your next medium van.
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These pages focus on the VW Transporter with a diesel engine - though you should also consider the fully-electric variant.
The Transporter is now in its seventh generation. Besides being available as a regular panel van, it can also be leased as a Kombi (double-cab in van), Shuttle (minibus), and double-cab chassis vans. Short and long-wheelbase variants are also available.
The latest VW Transporter has a max payload of 1.2 tonnes, depending on trim, as well as load volume of up to 6.8m3. The towing limit stands at 2.8 tonnes.
The very latest models are also generously equipped as standard, coming with a 13-inch infotainment display, a 12-inch digital instrument panel, and USB-C and USB-A ports.
As a rival to the Ford Transit Custom or Mercedes-Benz Vito, a Volkswagen Transporter lease takes some beating.
For more information on the Transporter, or any VW Van lease model, you can call our team of experts: 0118 338 3799 and they’ll be more than happy to help.
- Van Leasing Category: Medium van
- Payload: Up to 1,333 kg
- Engine Options: Diesel
- NCAP Safety Rating: Gold
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About the Volkswagen Transporter
The Volkswagen Transporter is a medium-sized panel van that has been a fixture of UK roads since its first introduction way back in the 1950s.
The appeal is still obvious today, decades after its launch.
The Transporter, now in its seventh generation, is stylish, well equipped, and versatile for most businesses’ needs.
We’re focusing here on the diesel-powered VW Transporter, though it can also be leased with a fully-electric powertrain.
You can lease the VW Transporter as a traditional 3-seat panel van or as the 5-seat Kombi van.
Why lease a Volkswagen Transporter van?
Owing to a collaboration between Ford and VW, the latest Transporter shares its platform with the Ford Transit Custom and features similar levels of spec.
You can spec your VW Transporter lease with either the standard or long wheelbase.
The maximum payload is 1.2 tonnes and the Transporter is able to tow up to 2.8 tonnes. The maximum stowage volume in the panel van derivative stands at 6.8m3.
There are multiple trims to choose from, including the GTI-styled Sportline model, while an all-wheel drive powertrain is also available.
Which Volkswagen Transporter powertrain is right for me?
Which Volkswagen Transporter trim level should I lease?
You’ll see your VW Transporter leasing options listed as ‘T28’, ‘T30’, or ‘T32’. Those ‘T’ numbers refer to the Transporter’s maximum weight, with the T28 having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) or 2.8 tonnes, and so on. Once you’ve chosen your ‘T’, you can then choose from either a short wheelbase or long wheelbase model. And then there are three trim levels - Commerce, Commerce Plus and Commerce Pro.
What vehicles are similar to the Volkswagen Transporter that I should consider leasing?
Ford Transit Custom Medium Van
Ford's most famous Transit variant, the Custom, is the best-selling van in the UK - providing a unique blend of comfort, efficiency and reliability.
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Vauxhall Vivaro Medium Van
One of the UKs best selling panel vans and an excellent all-rounder, offering room, comfort and championing a strong economy rate.
Renault Trafic Medium Van
The mid-size panel van market is a fiercely contested sector, but the Trafic stands out thanks to its impressive economy and tech-focused cabin.
Mercedes Vito Medium Van
An all-purpose mid-range van, easily adaptable whatever your needs. The Vito is also highly spec-amendable - with six body styles to choose from.
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Volkswagen Transporter Frequently Asked Questions
The Volkswagen Transporter is a versatile light commercial vehicle available as a diesel-powered Panel Van (cargo focused) or Kombi (crew van). It’s part of VW’s long-running Transporter range, known for reliability and practicality.
The current VW Transporter typically offers 2.0 TDI diesel engines with multiple outputs (110 PS, 150 PS and 170 PS), paired with a manual or DSG automatic gearbox depending on trim and spec. All-wheel drive is also available.
The load volume for the VW Transporter ranges roughly 5.8m3 to 6.8m3, depending on which wheelbase you opt to lease (SWB or LWB).
Payload capacity for the VW Transporter varies with spec but is typically 950kg to 1,300 kg in diesel Panel Van form, depending on wheelbase and vehicle configuration.
Diesel VW Transporter economy varies with engine, load and driving style, but combined figures typically range 30-40+ mpg in mixed UK driving.