Costs & verdict
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2
Going by its list price, the entry-level Volkswagen Touran is slightly more expensive to buy than the equivalent Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer but is far more affordable than the Ford S-Max.
Don’t let that fact alone make your mind up, because the Touran is available with some huge discounts and, perhaps even more importantly, finance deals that are keen enough for monthly costs to be very competitive. Low insurance premiums and relatively slow depreciation will help keep expenditure down.
Reliability
Volkswagen has an average reputation for reliability, and came 20th out of 30 brands in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey. That was below BMW, Citroën and Kia.
The Touran comes with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty that can be extended to four or five years. A fixed-price service plan is also available and a year's UK and European roadside assistance is standard.
