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VW Touran vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran or Renault Symbioz?

VW Touran vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Renault Symbioz

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Touran

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Symbioz is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,310 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 Renault Symbioz offers very slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Touran

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, Renault Symbioz is somewhat lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 576 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries markedly more – 601 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Symbioz shows a few small advantages 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 £24,700
Symbioz

Renault Symbioz

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 6 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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Reviews VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

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4.8 (5 Reviews)
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PF
19 Feb 2026, 11:56:45

A delightful hybrid (family car). Roomy, quick (combined nearly 150 hp) and safe.

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Michael
5 Dec 2025, 23:17:28

I've been driving the Symbioz Full Hybrid with the iconic trim for 3,500 km. I test-drove both cars. I think the win goes to the Symbioz. Good quality at a family-friendly price. Unfortunately the Opel is simply too expensive. Strangely, what never really gets mentioned is that the Symbioz's suspension is absolutely superb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Price
24,700 - 31,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, 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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