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VolkswagenTouran (2003-2015)

Used only
Small MPV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£1,415Typical price

Test score

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The Touran is Volkswagen's practical MPV people carrier. It was launched way back in 2003 - so is it feeling its age now, or can it still compete with more modern rivals like the Ford C-Max and Grand C-Max? Read our full road test review to find out.

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

Dec 2025Last checked by Which?
Aug 2003First reviewed by Which?
Aug 2003Released

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

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Car reliability 10-15 years

How we test car reliability 10-15 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
Plug-in hybrid 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
Electric car reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Car body style	MPV
Size and body style	Small MPV
Class	MPV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£1,415 - £7,741
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	42.3 to 57.1mpg
Length	4,397 to 4,407mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,794mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,050 to 2,090mm
Height	1,635 to 1,674mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Third row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5 - 7
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.25 m
On sale date	03 August 2003
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£14.06

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	2.0 TDI BMT Highline
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (140hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	60 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	15.07p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£106
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	139
Official Euro emission level	Euro 5
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	24 April 2015
Test programme	2012-2016

Engine two
Engine and trim name	1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology Comfortline (DPF)
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (105hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	60 litres
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.06p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£106
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	16 August 2010
Car test programme	2001-2012

Engine three
Engine and trim name	BlueMotion Trendline (PDF) - 1.9TDI 105hp
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.9-litre (105hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	60 litres
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.94p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£106
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	29 September 2008
Car test programme	2001-2012

Engine four
Engine and trim name	1.9 TDI Trendline DSG (DPF)
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.9-litre (105hp)
Transmission	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	60 litres
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	18.99p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	19 February 2007
Car test programme	2001-2012

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