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VW Passat vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or VW Touran?

VW Passat vs VW Touran: Key differences

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Passat

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.

VW Touran is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 467 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is only slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers somewhat more boot space – 834 L compared to 690 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries barely more – 601 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

VW Touran

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
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 181 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,917 mm
Length
-
Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
Is the VW Passat offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Passat is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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