VolkswagenT-Roc (2017-)

Available new
Compact/Small SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£26,049Typical price

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Once the smallest Volkswagen SUV when launched in 2017, the T-Roc now sits above the T-Cross and Taigo in VW’s SUV range. Facelifted in 2022 to remain competitive, this compact SUV uses mechanical elements from the VW Golf and VW Polo. Have the updates to technology and the interior made this SUV any better to live with? Read our full Volkswagen T-Roc (2017-) review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Feb 2019First reviewed by Which?
Oct 2017Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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21 Mar 2023

Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small SUVs and medium cars)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

How we test euro ncap

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Model reliability 0-4 years

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£26,049 - £42,107
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	40.9 to 43.5mpg
Length	4,234 to 4,236mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,819mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,000 to 2,020mm
Height	1,573 to 1,584mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up	375 litres
Boot space with seats down	1,145 litres
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	10.75 m
On sale date	03 October 2017

Latest tested engine
Engine name	1.5 TSI OPF R-Line
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	16.6p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£74
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	155
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	180
Official fuel economy: WLTP	45.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	660kg
Engine test date	10 March 2023
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	1.5 TSI OPF Style DSG
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	16.6p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£74
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	163
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	189
Official fuel economy: WLTP	43
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	670kg
Engine test date	27 May 2022
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine name	1.5 TSI ACT Sport
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	50 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.6p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£74
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	152
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	180
Official fuel economy: NEDC	52.3
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6c
Braked tow load (KG)	1500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	660kg
Engine test date	30 October 2018
Car test programme	2017

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