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Renault Austral vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (200 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29700 £ vs 35400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or VW Touran?

Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Austral has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 5653 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Austral manages with 4.80 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Austral has a noticeable edge – offering 200 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Austral is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs a bit better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Renault Austral tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Touran is minimal lighter – 1520 kg compared to 1539 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers noticeable more room – 834 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs slightly better – up to 1980 L, which is about 219 L more than the Renault Austral.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran evident takes the win – 601 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Touran shows itself to be wins by a narrow margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £35,400
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VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L
Renault Austral
VW Touran

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Renault Austral

5 (2 Reviews)
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The Renault Austral dresses the family SUV in elegant modern looks and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that feels thoughtful and livable. It balances comfort and clever technology with a relaxed road presence—an appealing choice for buyers who want style and everyday sense without fuss.

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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
29700 - 37800 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
109 - 148 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1539 - 1613 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
527 - 555 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4533 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1736 - 1761 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
464 - 477 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 200 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
116 - 147 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1332 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.