Volkswagen Touran MPV 2.0 TDI 170 Sport DSG 5dr Review

For The extra oomph of the 167bhp version of the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine gives the Touran a swift turn of speed yet it remains frugal and flexible.

Against By the standards of this class, this version of the Touran is an expensive way to carry the family. The cabin needs some more storage points to make it even more versatile.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

A fine MPV with an excellent engine that offers performance, economy and flexibility, but it comes at a considerable price.

What Car? readers say

5

Key facts

0–60mph: 8.9 secs
Top speed: 132 mph
Average mpg: 49.6
Tank range: 655 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.