VW Transporter Sportline

The desirable Sportline specification is returning to Volkswagen’s Transporter range.

Available on both the panel van and kombi, 2011 Sportline models get a purposeful look thanks to 18” alloy wheels, stainless steel side bars, a rear roof spoiler, revised headlights, a bespoke body-coloured front bumper and a black and chrome grille.

Finishing off the effect is a choice of Deep Black pearlescent, Reflex Silver metallic or Candy White paintwork, the last of which comes with a gloss black roof.

Volkswagen Transporter Sportline Panel Van (2011) Front Side

On the inside there’s two-tone leather upholstery, plus a generous equipment list that includes Bluetooth connectivity, a 7” touch screen with full European satellite navigation, electric windows and air conditioning.

But the Sportline isn’t just about appearances, as under the bonnet there’s a 2.0 litre BiTDI diesel engine that features twin turbochargers and common rail direct injection.

Producing 177 bhp (132 kW / 180 PS) and a very useful 400 Nm (295 lb/ft) of torque, it’s powerful enough to accelerate the six-speed manual panel van Sportline from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in just 9.9 seconds. Top speed is 119 mph (191 km/h).

The optional seven-speed DSG gearbox doesn’t really harm performance, but fuel economy and emissions do suffer slightly.

All of that power and kit comes at a cost though, with UK on-the-road prices starting at £28,220 (excluding VAT).

2011 Volkswagen Transporter Sportline - Specifications and Pricing
Panel van Short wheelbase Long wheelbase
Transmission 6-sp manual 7-sp DSG 6-sp manual 7-sp DSG
Top speed mph 119 119 119 119
0-62 mph secs 9.9 10.0 9.9 10.0
Combined fuel economy mpg (l/100km) 36.2 (7.8) 34.9 (8.1) 36.2 (7.8) 34.9 (8.1)
CO2 g/km 205 214 205 214
Total OTR excl. VAT £28,220.00 £29,620.00 £28,710.00 £30,110.00
Total OTR incl. VAT £33,811.00 £35,491.00 £34,399.00 £36,079.00
Kombi Short wheelbase Long wheelbase
Transmission 6-sp manual 7-sp DSG 6-sp manual 7-sp DSG
Top speed mph 119 119 119 119
0-62 mph secs 10.3 10.2 10.3 10.2
Combined fuel economy mpg (l/100km) 36.2 (7.8) 34.9 (8.1) 36.2 (7.8) 34.9 (8.1)
CO2 g/km 205 214 205 214
Total OTR excl. VAT £30,100.00 £31,500.00 £30,580.00 £31,990.00
Total OTR incl. VAT £36,067.00 £37,747.00 £36,655.00 £38,335.00

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