VS

VW Touran vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Touran or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

VW Touran vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
rate
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
details

Toyota Urban Cruiser

3.5 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
details

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.

Toyota Urban Cruiser is marginally cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,575 £.

Urban Cruiser

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 Toyota Urban Cruiser offers a bit more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers somewhat more torque with 360 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 53 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, VW Touran is visibly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,839 kg. The difference is around 319 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers considerably more boot space – 834 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 524 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries noticeably more – 601 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser 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 £33,400
Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 174 - 184 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 395 - 426 km
details

Frequently compared as well

Skoda Kodiaq
VW Touran
VS
If you need room for a football team and their luggage, the Skoda Kodiaq is the grown‑up SUV — cavernous interior, composed long‑distance ride and clever storage touches that make family life embarrassingly easy. The VW Touran, by contrast, is the sharper, more city‑friendly people‑carrier with …
VW Tiguan
VW Touran
VS
Deciding between the VW Tiguan and the VW Touran comes down to whether you prefer SUV style and road presence or MPV practicality for family life. The Tiguan delivers a higher driving position, sharper styling and more versatile on-road performance, while the Touran focuses on flexible seating, …
VW Touran
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis

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.

details
DB2015AU01084_retina_2400
DB2015AU01088_retina_2400
DB2015AU01085_retina_2400
DB2015AU01093_retina_2400
DB2015AU01090_retina_2400

Reviews VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
rate
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.

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Family car
Efficiency / Consumption & Range
Comfort & Interior
Driving Fun / Performance
Technology & Infotainment
Safety
Practicality / Trunk & Everyday Use
Value for Money

Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

details
serpimg_OTMQ0U

Reviews Toyota Urban Cruiser

3.5 (2 Reviews)
rate

No reviews yet. Share your experience and help others decide.

Frequently compared as well

VW Touran
VW Caddy
VS
If you want a car-like family MPV with a polished interior, refined ride and tidy handling, the VW Touran feels like the grown-up choice for daily driving and longer trips. But if practicality rules—max cargo, sliding doors and a no-nonsense, van-like toughness—the VW Caddy is the smarter pick for …
Toyota Yaris Cross
Toyota Urban Cruiser
VS
The Toyota Yaris Cross feels like the posh city slicker — sharper to drive, better finished and available with efficient hybrid tech — while the Toyota Urban Cruiser plays the sensible sidekick: cheaper, simpler and easier to live with. Pick the Yaris Cross if you want refinement and economy, …
VW Touran
VW Tayron
VS
The VW Touran remains the no-nonsense family workhorse — clever 7-seat packaging, sliding rear seats and sensible engines make it the practical choice when boot space and child seats are top priorities. The VW Tayron, by contrast, dresses up as a chunky SUV with higher stance and sharper styling, …
Peugeot 5008
VW Touran
VS
Choosing between the Peugeot 5008 and the Volkswagen Touran comes down to whether you prefer SUV-style presence and flexible seating or a conventional MPV that prioritizes practical space and everyday usability. This comparison focuses on real-world comfort, versatility, economy and driving feel to …
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Urban Cruiser
VS
Choosing between the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes down to whether you value roomy comfort and composed road manners or compact agility and city-friendly practicality. The Corolla Cross leans toward better interior space and highway refinement, while the Urban Cruiser is …
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota C-HR+
VS
Comparing the Toyota Urban Cruiser and the Toyota C-HR, you’re choosing between a practical, city-focused compact SUV that emphasizes efficiency and easy maneuverability and a more stylized, tech-forward crossover that leans toward a sportier driving feel and premium touches. If your priority is …
Kia EV3
Toyota Urban Cruiser
VS
Here’s a quick DriveDuel comparison of the Kia EV3 vs the Toyota Urban Cruiser. The Kia EV3 is a compact electric SUV built around range, modern tech and low running costs, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser is a city-focused compact crossover offering practical space, conventional powertrains and …
Toyota C-HR
Toyota Urban Cruiser
VS
The Toyota C-HR and Toyota Urban Cruiser are both compact crossovers but they target different priorities: the C-HR emphasizes bold, coupe-like styling and a sportier driving character, while the Urban Cruiser is a practical, city-focused small SUV that prioritizes visibility, easy parking and …
VW Touran
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
136 - 149 g/km
co2
0 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
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
834 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 601 kg
Payload
411 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
174 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the VW Touran?

The VW Touran is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.