Volkswagen Touran MPV 2.0 TDI 140 SE 5dr Review

For A strong blend of luxury equipment and the power and economy of the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. It all comes together very well in the fine-driving Touran.

Against Volkswagen would do well to investigate fitting some extra storage points around the Touran's cabin to make it that little bit more practical than it already is.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Families will love the Touran for its no-nonsense approach to carrying up to seven people in comfort. It's also frugal, drives well and its running costs are easy on the wallet.

What Car? readers say

5

Key facts

0–60mph: 9.9 secs
Top speed: 125 mph
Average mpg: 53.3
Tank range: 704 miles

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The full Volkswagen Touran review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Some excellent engines
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Effortless to drive, comfortable too
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Smooth engines; some wind noise
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Frugal engines; not cheap to buy
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Cabin is solid and mostly classy
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Good safety kit across the range
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Fine driving position; clear controls
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Practical, but not as clever as some
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Plenty of toys on all models

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Volkswagen Touran is a fine family car. It’s not as roomy as the likes of a Peugeot 5008 or Ford S-Max, or VW’s own Sharan, for that matter, but it has space for seven, or transforms into a five-seater with a massive boot. Its more compact dimensions make it easy to park, too.

Even the lowest-spec Touran comes with decent of kit, but we’d upgrade to mid-spec SE trim for a few more desirable luxuries. Don’t go up any further, though - the higher end models compete against much larger, more spacious rivals.

There are some great engines available. We reckon the turbocharged 1.2 petrol will be adequate for most buyers. Performance is merely modest, especially when you’re loaded up, but it’s impressively affordable to buy and run. High-mileage motorists and company car drivers will probably be better off with one of the diesels, though, and the higher-powered version of the 1.6 should be fine for most.