VolkswagenTouran (2015-)

Available new
MPV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£34,260Typical price

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The Volkswagen Touran evolved into an all-new second generation in 2015. This seven-seat family MPV majors on practicality and space, but can VW's people carrier beat its multipurpose rivals and persuade you to jump off the SUV bandwagon? Read our full Volkswagen Touran review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Apr 2023Last checked by Which?
Jun 2016First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2015Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test cars

21 Mar 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

How we test euro ncap

Any car that receives a rating of three stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

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Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	MPV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£34,260 - £37,091
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	39.8 to 47.1mpg
Length	4,527mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,829mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,090 to 2,095mm
Height	1,659mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Third row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up	455 to 485 litres
Boot space with seats down	1,820 to 1,865 litres
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.45 m
On sale date	01 September 2015

Latest tested engine
Engine name	1.5 TSI OPF ACT Highline DSG
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (148hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	58 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	17p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£86
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	169
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	195
Official fuel economy: WLTP	40.9 to 42.8
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	04 April 2023
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	2.0 TDI SCR DSG
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (150hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	58 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.4p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£99
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	159
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	191
Official fuel economy: WLTP	49.6 to 53.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	01 March 2021
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine name	1.4 TSI BMT Comfortline
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.4-litre (148hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	58 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.6p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£86
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	149
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	178
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	720kg
Engine test date	19 May 2016
Car test programme	2012-2016

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