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VW Touran vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 200 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran or Renault Austral?

VW Touran vs Renault Austral: Key differences

VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Touran

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Austral is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,081 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Austral uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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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 offers clearly more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Austral is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Touran

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is barely lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers noticeably more boot space – 834 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries clearly more – 601 kg compared to 477 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran is barely ahead 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 £36,000
Touran

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/100km
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
109 - 145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
-
Length
4,533 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
455 - 477 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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