The Transporter Life’s VW quiz
So you fancy your self as a VW enthusiast!? Lets put your knowledge to the test in our VW quiz.
Maybe it’s a quiet afternoon and you’re looking for something fun for all the family? Perhaps you’re on a Zoom call across the miles? You might even be one of my loyal readers who fancies taxing yourself, seeing just how many random VW facts you can remember.
Whatever the reason, you’re here.
Let’s have a little fun with a few rounds of VW quiz questions, some easier than others. Grab a pen, paper, and your thinking cap!
The answers are at the bottom. No peaking!
Round 1 – Random VW facts
- Which country does the VW originate?
- What does VW stand for? (1/2 point if you spell it wrong)
- In which year did VW start? (1/2 point if you get the right decade)
- Name 5 other car brands that VW also own! (5 Points available here, you lose a point if you guess a wrong one)
- What was the very first VW model to be manufactured?
- Name as many Current VW model variants that you can think of (Transporter is one) – A point for each correct answer.
- What is the most powerful production VW ever made?
- In which year was the first Transporter manufactured? (1/2 point for the correct decade)
- What is the most commonly purchased van in the UK in 2021?
- What is the most commonly purchased car in 2021 UK?
Round 2 – Name the VW model
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Round 3 – Lets get technical!
- Which model Transporter would you be buying if you bought a brand new model in 1996?
- Which was the largest CC engine available in the VW T4 range?
- How many gears did the VW T4 have?
- What is a “pop top”?
- Are VW Transporters Petrol, Diesel or Electric?
- What is the main difference between a VW Transporter California and a VW Transporter Shuttle?
- How many seats does a VW T6 Kombi have as standard?
- What is the biggest UK VW Festival?
Round 4 – The Home Straight
- Which model VW is named after a popular sweet?
- In Germany VW is famous for selling and manufacturing a type of food…. What is it?
- What is the largest van that VW sell?
- What is the smallest van that VW sell?
- Which is the coolest van that VW sell? (sorry I couldn’t resist)
- Who was the very first person to imagine a VW Transporter and came up with the first VW T1 concept?
Scroll down for the answers!
Swap your answer sheets and mark each others.
The Answers
Round 1 – Random VW facts
- Germany
- VOLKSWAGEN (no spaces)
- VW founded 28 May 1937
- The Group comprises ten brands from five European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
- The Beetle! Did you know originally however it was named the “KdF-Wagen” by Adolf Hilter?
- There are actually 46 current models world wide the full list can be seen here
- The New VW Golf R is the most powerful Golf ever made, trumping the outgoing model for pace and acceleration. 320 PS engine sends the R from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds.
- 1949 (the T1)
- Ford Transit – The Transporter is surprisingly 5th
- Vauxhall Corsa
Round 2 – Name the VW model
- VW UP
- VW Transporter T6
- VW Transporter
- VW Polo
- VW Tiguan
- VW Golf
- VW Golf
- VW Caddy
- VW Transporter T4
Round 3 – Lets get technical!
- VW Transporter T4
- 2.5L (2500CC)
- 6 (inc reverse)
- It is a roof on top of a vehicle that pops up to allow extra sleeping space or standing room.
- Petrol and Diesel variations have been sold over the years.
- The California is a VW production campervan. The Transporter is a people carrier with lots of seats.
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- The Busfest claims to be the worlds biggest VW Festival!
Round 4 – The Home Straight
- The Polo!
- Sausages!
- Crafter
- Caddy
- Transporter (clearly) bonus point if you said the VW T4.(hey, it is my quiz after all)
- Ben Pon, a Dutch importer
