Compare the Volkswagen T-Roc vs Volkswagen Golf
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Volkswagen T-Roc and the Volkswagen Golf give you good all-round visibility, making them easy to guide through traffic. Rear-seat passengers are well catered for in either car, with plenty of room for two six-foot adults to travel in comfort. Fitting three people into the back is a bit of a squeeze in both, however, leaving the middle passenger feeling squished. If carrying luggage is your priority, the T-Roc provides a bigger boot than the Golf. When tackling urban streets, the Golf is comfy around town and soaks up speed bumps and dips in the road. In contrast, choosing the top-spec R-Line version of the T-Roc with 20-inch alloy wheels gives it quite a harsh edge over potholes and speed bumps.
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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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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 | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 475 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 381 litres (3 suitcases) |
| 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) 4,284 mm x 1,789 mm x 1,491 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg | Towing capacity 1,300 kg |
| 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 1.5 TSI |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 10.6 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 9.9 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 Best | Boot (seats up) 381 litres |
| Length 4,372 mm | Length 4,284 mm |
| Width 1,828 mm | Width 1,789 mm |
| Height 1,573 mm | Height 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.63 m | Wheelbase 2.63 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 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.