Larger VW Touran passes Tüv inspections, despite being designed for younger drivers
The Volkswagen Touran, initially launched in 1999 as a competitor to the Opel Zafira, has been a popular choice for families seeking a spacious and reliable vehicle. Over the years, two generations of the Touran have been produced, each with its unique strengths and weaknesses.
The first generation of the Touran, known as the Touran I, measures approximately 4.39 m to 4.41 m in length, 1.79 m to 1.80 m in width, and 1.62 m to 1.68 m in height. It offers a boot volume ranging from 592 l to 1,989 l, with an optional retractable third row seat. However, after seven years or more, the brake discs of the first Touran start to show increased wear, and the foot brake and parking brake have reported increased complaint rates.
The Touran I has also experienced issues with worn suspension components such as defective axle suspensions, springs, and shock absorbers, as well as brake problems. Additionally, the older Touran I models have encountered turbocharger and mass airflow sensor defects in diesel engines, piston element damage in pump-nozzle diesel engines, and timing chain issues in gasoline engines. Rusting problems on tailgates have also been reported.
In contrast, the second generation of the Touran, officially introduced in 2015, is based on Volkswagen's Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) and features technology from the Golf VII. This generation measures approximately 4.53 m in length, 1.83 m in width, and 1.67 m in height, offering a boot volume ranging from 834 l to 1,980 l.
The second generation Touran has generally performed well, with solid and reliable suspensions and mostly good ratings. It has received "hardly any complaints" in the suspension chapter of vehicle inspections, and the foot brake of the Touran II is rarely criticized. The spaciousness of the second generation Touran is particularly praised, with ADAC's statistics showing an upward trend for this model.
However, the first generation of the Touran shows more problems in the TÜV Report 2025 compared to the second generation, mainly due to issues with worn suspension components and brake problems. These differences arise primarily from age-related wear and improved engineering in the newer generation.
In terms of engine options, the Touran I is available with petrol (TSI) engines ranging from 75 kW/102 PS to 125 kW/170 PS, diesel (TDI) engines from 66 kW/90 PS to 130 kW/177 PS, and natural gas versions with 80 kW/109 PS and 110 kW/150 PS (TSI). The dealer selling price for a Touran 1.4 TSI Ecofuel Highline (CNG version) with 155,000 kilometers was 9,044 Euro, according to the German Automobile Trust (DAT). The dealer selling price for a Touran 1.0 TSI BMT/Start-Stopp Trendline OPF with 87,000 kilometers was 16,723 Euro, also according to the DAT.
The first Touran has had some notable issues, with the main breakdown points being the exhaust gas return (2011 to 2013), fuel injectors (2011, 2013), the starter battery (2003, 2005, 2006, 2015), the starter motor (2004 and 2005), the timing chain (2003), and the ignition lock over the entire period from 2003 to 2012.
In summary, while the first generation of the Volkswagen Touran has had some reliability issues, particularly with brake components and suspension, the second generation has generally performed well, offering a spacious and reliable family car. Potential buyers should consider the age and mileage of the vehicle when making a decision, as age-related wear can affect the performance of the first generation Touran.
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