VW Touran alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the VW Touran, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the VW Touran and are good next research steps.

from £37,900

Skoda Kodiaq

Price 37,900 - 50,600 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 265 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Electric Range 119 - 122 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.3 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Kodiaq
Model Kodiaq 2.0 TSI, Kodiaq RS, Kodiaq 1.5 TSI mHEV, Kodiaq 2.0 TDI, Kodiaq 1.5 TSI iV PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class F, G, E, B
Trim Level Selection 4x4 DSG, Sportline 4x4 DSG, 4x4 DSG, Selection DSG, Sportline DSG
Power kW 110 - 195 kW
co2 35 - 186 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity 745 - 910 L
Width 1,864 mm
Brand Skoda
Payload 460 - 563 kg
Variant RS

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Skoda Kodiaq as a suitable alternative to VW Touran

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 nimbler handling, lower running costs and easier parking, so pick the Kodiaq for space and holiday miles and the Touran for urban practicality and economy.

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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significantly more power
substantially more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly more trunk space

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from £27,800

VW Caddy

Price 27,800 - 45,900 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Electric Range 116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity 19.7 kWh
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.4 - 14 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 173 - 186 km/h
Torque 220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Caddy
Model Caddy 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy California 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy California Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B
Trim Level Dark Label, Dark Label DSG, DSG, EDITION, EDITION DSG, Flexible, Flexible DSG, GOAL, GOAL DSG, Life, Life DSG, PAN AMERICANA, PAN AMERICANA DSG, Style, Style DSG, Flexible 4MOTION, 4MOTION, Life 4MOTION, EDITION 4MOTION, Dark Label 4MOTION, GOAL 4MOTION, Style 4MOTION, PAN AMERICANA 4MOTION
Power kW 75 - 110 kW
co2 10 - 165 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 1,575 - 1,998 kg
Fuel tank capacity 50 L
Length 4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width 1,855 mm
Height 1,819 - 1,860 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload 501 - 710 kg

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VW Caddy as a suitable alternative to VW Touran

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 tradespeople or busy families who treat cars like toolboxes with cupholders.

The VW Caddy is the Swiss-army knife of compact vans — practical, surprisingly refined, and ready to swap a weekend adventure for a grocery run without breaking a sweat. It’s user-friendly, comfortable enough for daily driving, and sensible for buyers who want utility with a dash of style and no drama.

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markedly cheaper
considerably more efficient

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from £33,600

VW Tiguan

Price 33,600 - 54,600 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 130 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Electric Range 118 - 126 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.9 - 10.2 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Tiguan
Model Tiguan 1.5 eTSI, Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF, Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR, Tiguan 1.5 eHybrid OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, F, B, G
Trim Level Life DSG, ENERGY DSG, Elegance DSG, R-Line DSG, Life 4MOTION DSG, ENERGY 4MOTION DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Trend DSG, R-Line 195 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 96 - 200 kW
co2 32 - 190 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity 490 - 652 L
Width 1,842 - 1,859 mm
Brand VW
Payload 499 - 556 kg

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VW Tiguan as a suitable alternative to VW Touran

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, generous interior space and everyday family-friendly usability.

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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barely cheaper
considerably more power
considerably more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £40,200

VW Tayron

Price 40,200 - 56,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Electric Range 116 - 123 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.1 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Tayron
Model Tayron 1.5 eTSI, Tayron 2.0 TDI SCR, Tayron 2.0 TSI OPF, Tayron 1.5 eHybrid OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, G
Trim Level Life DSG, Life 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Elegance DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line DSG, R-Line 195 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 110 - 200 kW
co2 33 - 192 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity 705 - 885 L
Width 1,853 - 1,866 mm
Brand VW
Payload 497 - 573 kg

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VW Tayron as a suitable alternative to VW Touran

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, offering a more car‑like ride and road presence if you value comfort and looks over outright interior flexibility.

The VW Tayron combines a roomy, practical interior with a composed, comfortable ride that suits both daily commuting and longer journeys. With a restrained, modern design and a focus on straightforward tech and safety, it’s a sensible choice for buyers who want Volkswagen refinement without unnecessary flash.

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significantly more power
clearly more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly more trunk space

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from £74,300

Volvo XC90

Price 74,300 - 84,600 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 250 - 406 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Electric Range 69 km
Seats 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 - 7.7 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model XC90
Model B5, XC90 T8
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level Plus Black Edition AWD Geartronic, Ultra Black Edition AWD Geartronic, Core AWD Geartronic, Plus Dark AWD Geartronic, Plus Bright AWD Geartronic, Ultra Dark AWD Geartronic, Ultra Bright AWD Geartronic
Power kW 184 - 299 kW
co2 71 - 188 g/km
Engine capacity 1,969 cm3
Curb weight 2,080 - 2,350 kg
Width 1,923 mm
Brand Volvo
Payload 600 - 710 kg

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significantly more power
substantially more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £39,300

Peugeot 5008

Price 39,300 - 54,300 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 145 - 325 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range 78 - 669 km
Seats 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 - 10.2 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model 5008
Model 5008 230 Long Range, 5008 1.2 Hybrid 145, 5008 210, 5008 1.6 Plug-In Hybrid 225, 5008 325
CO2 Efficiency Class A, D, B
Trim Level Allure, GT, Allure Business e-DSC6, Allure Business, GT Exclusive e-DSC6, GT Exclusive, Allure e-DSC7, Allure Business e-DSC7, GT e-DSC7, GT Exclusive e-DSC7, Allure AWD, Allure Business AWD, GT AWD
Power kW 107 - 239 kW
co2 0 - 127 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Curb weight 1,700 - 2,344 kg
Trunk capacity 294 - 348 L
Width 1,895 mm
Brand Peugeot
Payload 596 - 640 kg

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Peugeot 5008 as a suitable alternative to VW Touran

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 help you decide which best suits your family's needs.

The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.

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considerably more power
significantly more efficient
markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

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