Compare the Tesla Model Y vs Volkswagen T-Roc
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Tesla Model Y is longer, more powerful and can tow more than the Volkswagen T-Roc. When you head onto twisty roads, both cars stay flat with a lack of body lean in corners. Motorway journeys reveal clear differences, however. Once you are up to speed, the T-Roc is extremely quiet and refined with little wind, road or engine noise. In contrast, this version of the Model Y allows a substantial amount of wind noise into the cabin, alongside more tyre rumble at high speeds. In the back, the Model Y gives you more than enough head, leg and foot space for three six-footers to fit easily, even if the middle seat is less cushioned than the rest. The T-Roc is a bit of a squeeze for three adults, with a centre seat that is quite hard and narrow, making it best suited for carrying two people.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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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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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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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.
Key information
| Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 475 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 2,118 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,797 mm x 1,982 mm x 1,624 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,372 mm x 1,828 mm x 1,573 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,300 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 63 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Rear 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 RWD Auto | Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG |
| Engine size Electric • 299 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP |
| Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 7.2 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 63 kWh | Battery size — |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) — | Boot (seats up) 475 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 2,118 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 4,797 mm | Length 4,372 mm |
| Width 1,982 mm | Width 1,828 mm |
| Height 1,624 mm | Height 1,573 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.89 m | Wheelbase 2.63 m |
| Turning circle 12.13 m | Turning circle 11.1 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.