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Is a Touran diesel OK for stop/start traffic?

Given all you have said about diesels/particulate filters etc and their expense - if driving mostly short haul, stop start etc - what is a VW Touran 1.6 auto deisel like?

Asked on 4 September 2012 by Davidhayes35

Answered by Honest John
Not good. Better a 1.4TSI or 1.2TSI.
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