Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI

Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI has been produced from April, 2003 to November, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 155 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Touran 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.6 litres.

Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 186 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 8% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Touran fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Touran safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Touran has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Touran is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Touran got three stars.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Touran version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.3 seconds later (in 13.2 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Touran 2003

Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Touran 1.6 16V FSI
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2003. April ... 2006. November 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 178 g/km
Power: 116 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 155 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 186 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.4 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 6.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.39m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.65m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Ground clearance: 127 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 667 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1989 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2090 kg

Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI engine BLF

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.9 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.6 litres (3.8 quarts)
Power 116 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 155 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Audi A3 and 4 other models

All Volkswagen Touran minivan [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.4 16V TSI Mar 2006 — Nov 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.4 16V TSI Mar 2006 — Nov 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 Jul 2003 — Nov 2006 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.6 16V FSI Jul 2003 — Nov 2006 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2005 1.9 TDI Jan 2005 — Nov 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.9 TDI Apr 2003 — Mai 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2004 1.9 TDI Mai 2004 — Nov 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2003 1.9 TDI Jul 2003 — Nov 2006 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2004 2.0 16V FSI Jan 2004 — Nov 2006

Most powerfull petrol version (150 HP)

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2005 2.0 16V FSI Aug 2005 — Nov 2006

Most powerfull petrol version (150 HP)

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2006 2.0 Apr 2006 — Nov 2006 2.0 Diesel 109 HP - Manual (5)
Volkswagen Touran 2003 2.0 TDI Apr 2003 — Mai 2004 2.0 Diesel 136 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2004 2.0 TDI Mai 2004 — Nov 2006 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2004 2.0 TDI Mai 2004 — Nov 2006 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Nov 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Nov 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
Volkswagen Touran 2003 reviews
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