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Volkswagen Transporter T4: interior dimensions of every version

3 versions of the Transporter T4 (1990–2003) with the dimensions of the cargo area.

Cargo length
2.47 m
Height
1.39 m
Between wheel arches
123 cm
Payload
950 kg
See the L1H1 spec sheet

Versions and dimensions

VersionCargo lengthWidthHeightBetween wheel archesSliding doorPayload
L1H12.47 m169 cm1.39 m123 cm100 cm × 124 cm950 kg
L2H12.87 m169 cm1.39 m123 cm100 cm × 124 cm1,000 kg
L2H32.87 m169 cm1.86 m123 cm100 cm × 124 cm900 kg

Interior dimensions of the cargo area, without lining or insulation. Allow a few centimetres less once they’re in.

Which one to choose

To stand up
L2H3
To sleep crossways (1.36 m or more between the wheel arches)
In the Transporter T4 the bed works better lengthwise.
The shortest, for town and garages
L1H1: 2.47 m
The one with the highest payload
L2H1: 1,000 kg

Layouts that fit

This is how the editor places each layout in the Transporter T4 L1H1. Open it and change it to suit you.

  • Micro camper

    For small vans: lengthwise bed with a tailgate kitchen and storage underneath.

    9 items

  • Sleeping
  • Kitchen and gas
  • Bathroom and water
  • Electrics
  • Other
  • Sliding door

Plans seen from above, with the cab on the left and the sliding door at the bottom.

Questions

Which Transporter T4 version is best for a camper conversion?

To stand up: L2H3. In the Transporter T4 the bed works better lengthwise. The shortest, for town and garages: L1H1.

Does a transverse bed fit in the Transporter T4?

Not as standard: there’s 123 cm between the wheel arches and you need about 136 cm. In the Transporter T4 the bed works better lengthwise.

How much weight can a converted Transporter T4 carry?

Depending on the version, the Transporter T4 has a factory payload of 900–1,000 kg (approx.). Insulation, lining, furniture, water, luggage and people all count: the editor adds it up as you design and warns you if you go over.

Design your Transporter T4 in 3D

Design in a Transporter T4