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2004 VW Touran review. Image by James Jenkins.

2004 VW Touran review
Since the inception of the mini-MPV in the late nineties virtually every mass-market contender has pitched in with their own model. VW's effort, the Touran, was shown almost two years ago at the Geneva show and went on sale in the UK the following August.

   


Reviews homepage -> Volkswagen reviews -> 2004 Volkswagen Touran -> 2.0 Sport TDI 7-seat with DSG technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 122
0-62 mph (seconds): 10.3

Urban mpg: 33.6
Extra urban mpg: 51.4
Combined mpg: 42.8
CO2 (g/km): 178


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4391
Height (mm): 1635
Width (mm): 1794
Wheelbase (mm): 2677
Cargo volume (litres): 695
Gross weight (kg): 2240
Kerb weight (kg): 1595
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1500
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 60


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder diesel, in line, transversely mounted in front. Variable geometry turbocharger.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1968
Compression ratio: 18.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 81.00 x 95.50
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts. Low friction roller cam followers with hydraulic clearance adjustment.
Max. power (bhp): 138 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 236 at 1750 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed automatic double clutch DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox). Front wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Spring struts, telescopic dampers with lower wishbones and anti-roll bar mounted on an aluminium subframe.

Rear: Oil pressure dampers with separate springs. Four-link independent suspension with three lateral control arms.

Steering: Electro-mechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance.

Brakes: Front: 288mm ventilated discs. Rear: 260mm discs. ABS with Hydraulic Brake Assist, traction control, Electronic Differential Lock and Electronic Stabilisation Programme.

Wheels: 6.5J x 16-inch 'Hockenheim' alloys

Tyres: 205/55 R16







 

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