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Volkswagen Touran MPV 2.0 TDI 140 Sport 5dr Review

For The VW Touran 2.0 TDI 140 Sport is one of the best MPVs in its sector to drive thanks to a well controlled ride and plenty of grip. It's also comfortable and versatile inside the cabin.

Against Volkswagen has come up with a great MPV, but the interior could do with a bit of razzle-dazzle to make it a more attractive place to spend time.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The VW Touran 2.0 TDI 140 Sport is a great MPV for all occasions thanks to its versatility and sound build quality. The cabin could do with a few more storage points, but otherwise it's a good bet.

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
A good range
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Effortless to drive, comfortable too
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Does a reasonable job
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Stick to the cheaper models
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Cabin is solid and mostly classy
Safety & Security
3 out of 5 stars
Should have more airbag coverage
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Dull but easy to use
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Practical, but not as clever as some
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Not bad at all

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 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 be better off with one of the diesels, though, and the 1.6 should be fine for most.