Is the New VW Touran a step forward?

How does the Touran compare with old faithfuls like the Renault Scenic and Vauxhall Zafira?

Renault Scenic vs VW Touran Lengthwise the Touran sits between the 5-seat and Grand Scenic with a maximum load space similar to the Scenic Grand. The Scenic entry prices are lower. The Touran has better emissions and fuel economy.

Vauxhall Zafira vs VW Touran again little difference in size or load capacity. The Zafira has a lower entry price. The VW BlueMotion looks impressive.

You can compare other MPV cars with the Touran from VW Touran Review.

You can see the Touran has no advantage in load space or versatility and there are cheaper MPV cars.

However, although small improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions may not mean too much to the individual buyer when actually on the road, if you multiply the improvements by the number of cars they sell it will amount to a huge difference in the amount of fuel consumed and the ecology. So, yes it's a step forward.

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Ralph