Compare the Volkswagen T-Roc vs BMW X1
AI generated from our expert reviews
On the motorway, the Volkswagen T-Roc is extremely quiet and refined once you are up to speed, with little wind, road or engine noise. By contrast, when cruising in the BMW X1 there can be some wind noise, and larger wheels bring some tyre roar. Both can feel unsettled over bumps on their largest wheels: the 20-inch alloys on the top-spec T-Roc R-Line give it quite a harsh edge over potholes and speed bumps, while the X1's suspension is a touch firm and could even be considered too firm with 20-inch wheels added. Inside, neither car gives you physical climate control buttons, with the touchscreen menus in the X1 proving very fiddly to control on the go. You will also find scratchier plastics placed lower down in both cabins.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 475 litres (3 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 500 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,545 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,372 mm x 1,828 mm x 1,573 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,505 mm x 1,845 mm x 1,642 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg | Towing capacity 1,800 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG | Engine name sDrive 20i MHT Step Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 170 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 475 litres | Boot (seats up) 500 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,545 litres |
| Length 4,372 mm | Length 4,505 mm |
| Width 1,828 mm | Width 1,845 mm |
| Height 1,573 mm | Height 1,642 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.63 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 m | Turning circle 11.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.