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Volkswagen T-Roc

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Volkswagen T-Roc

(2017 - present)

    Summary


    The Volkswagen T-Roc is a compact SUV/crossover that sits between the larger Tiguan and smaller T-Cross in the Volkswagen SUV family. It was unveiled in the summer of 2017 with the first cars arriving in the UK by Christmas the same year.

    There is a high-performance model called the T-Roc R, and a convertible version of the T-Roc, called the T-Roc Cabriolet, has been on sale in the UK since 2020.

    The Volkswagen T-Roc has received generally positive reviews from the UK motoring media, with an overall Expert Rating of 69% (as of July 2023) that is competitive in its market segment. The T-Roc has received particular praise for its comfort and overall refinement. However, it has been criticised for not maintaining the same sort of interior quality that the rest of the Volkswagen range offers, while top-spec models are relatively expensive compared to its rivals.

    In a 2020 What Car? survey of the most reliable cars in the UK up to eight years old, the Volkswagen T-Roc ranked equal 47th.

    A T-Roc facelift arrived in the UK in Spring 2022, consisting minor of exterior styling tweaks and on-board tech updates.

    Key specifications


    Body style: Compact SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, diesel
    Price: From £27,045 on-road

    Launched: Autumn 2017
    Last updated: Spring 2022
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: November 2017
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    Adult protection: 96%
    Child protection: 87%
    Vulnerable road users: 79%
    Safety assist: 71%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    Model tested: 1.5 TSI OPF Petrol FWD Manual

    Overall score: 2.5 stars
    Date tested: April 2023
    Read the full Green NCAP review

    Clean Air Index: 7.7 / 10
    Energy Efficiency Index: 4.4 / 10
    Greenhouse Gas Index: 2.8 / 10

    Reliability rating

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    As of April 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Volkswagen T-Roc to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusive from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as we have sufficient data on the T-Roc, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models45 mpgC42 – 48 mpgC – D
    Diesel models54 mpgB49 – 60 mpgA – C
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models143 g/kmB133 – 186 g/kmA – C
    Diesel models130 g/kmA122 – 153 g/kmA – B
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models21A10 – 27A – B
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£166A
    Year 2£462A
    Year 3£763A
    Year 4£1,004A
    Year 5£1,352A
    Overall£3,747A

    The Volkswagen T-Roc has a running cost report that’s mostly good. Insurance and road tax should be very cheap, as should scheduled servicing costs for the first five years.

    However, fuel consumption – the biggest running cost – is not as good as you’d expect for this size of car. A score of ‘C’ for petrol versions is average, while diesel versions are good. But other small SUVs are better.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Volkswagen T-Roc has received

    2023

    • What Car? Awards – Best Small SUV

    2021

    • What Car? Awards – Best Small SUV for Comfort

    Similar cars


    If you’re looking at the Volkswagen T-Roc, you might also be interested in these alternatives

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    New spec for Volkswagen Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models

    Volkswagen T-Roc goes back to Black

    Volkswagen T-Roc goes back to Black

    Britain’s best-selling cars – August 2019

    Britain’s best-selling cars – August 2019

    New diesel for Volkswagen T-Roc SUV

    New diesel for Volkswagen T-Roc SUV

    Volkswagen T-Roc review

    Volkswagen T-Roc review

    Outstanding results in latest safety tests

    Outstanding results in latest safety tests

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