Compare the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet vs Volkswagen T-Cross

A small boot on offer, but with open-air style
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10
Compact small SUV, with space to spare
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Choosing between these two Volkswagen SUVs largely comes down to practicality versus open-air style. The Volkswagen T-Cross offers a bigger boot for carrying luggage, whereas the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet can tow more weight. If you need maximum luggage space, the T-Cross is the more accommodating choice, while the T-Roc Cabriolet trades some load room for drop-top driving and greater towing capacity.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.

Key information

Body type SUVs, Convertibles Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 4 Number of seats 5 Best
Boot space, seats up 284 litres (2 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 455 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down — Boot space, seats down 1,281 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,271 mm x 1,811 mm x 1,527 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,235 mm x 1,760 mm x 1,573 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best Towing capacity 1,000 kg
First year tax rate £560 First year tax rate £455 Best
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.
44.8 mpg
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.
50.4 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 25 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 11 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 TSI Engine name 1.0 TSI
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP
Body type SUVs, Convertibles Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 5
Acceleration 10.0 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 11.3 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 4 Number of seats 5 Best
Number of doors 2 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 284 litres Boot (seats up) 455 litres Best
Boot (seats down) — Boot (seats down) 1,281 litres
Length 4,271 mm Length 4,235 mm
Width 1,811 mm Width 1,760 mm
Height 1,527 mm Height 1,573 mm
Wheelbase 2.63 m Wheelbase 2.55 m
Turning circle 11.1 m Turning circle 10.7 m

Full features list

  • 17" Johannesburg black diamond turned alloy wheels with low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 18" Portimao diamond turned alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 19" Misano black alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel bolts
  • 19" Misano black diamond turned alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
  • Discover Pro navigation system incl. streaming and internet, touch screen, radio system with integrated voice activation, carnet guide and inform plus
  • Dynamic chassis control (DCC) - variable suspension settings sport, comfort and normal with progressive steering
  • Gloss kings red decorative inserts for dashboard, centre console and front door trim panels
  • IQ LED matrix headlights
  • Keyless entry
  • LED performance headlights - Dynamic headlight range control, LED plus headlight, poor weather light
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Rear view camera
  • Removable/lockable towbar
  • Signature metallic paint
  • Silver silk matt decorative inserts for dashboard, centre console and front door trim panels
  • Special solid paint
  • Steel space and weight saving spare wheel with tool kit and jack
  • Tracks 4 cloth - Titanium black/ceramique
  • VW sound system, 300W, digital 8-channel amplifier, 6 speakers, subwoofer
  • Vienna leather pack - Marrakesh/anthracite
  • Vienna leather pack - Platinum grey/ceramique
  • Wind deflector
  • 12V socket in centre console storage area
  • 2 LED front reading lights
  • 2 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 2x USB-C ports in the front and rear centre console with charging capacity to 45w
  • 50:50 Split folding rear seat backrests with fixed rear seat bench
  • Activated charcoal canister for intensified evaporation system
  • Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
  • Black door lower parts with chrome trim
  • Chrome plated surround to light, mirror and window switch
  • Door and side trim panel with leatherette insert
  • Easy entry backrest release
  • Front and rear carpet mats with black stitching
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front comfort seats with manual height adjustment
  • Front cupholders x 2
  • Front door pockets
  • Front seat back storage pockets
  • Heated multi function steering wheel
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • Instrument lighting, white adjustable panel illumination
  • Interior light delay
  • Interior light in footwell
  • Interior lighting with switch off delay and contact switches on all doors
  • Interior white ambient lighting and surround lighting
  • Isofix child seat preparation
  • Lockable glove compartment with light
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Power adjustable lumbar support in front
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Tracks 4 cloth upholstery
  • Ambient lighting with logo projection
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Automatic hazard lights activation under emergency braking
  • Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
  • Black roof
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour exterior mirror housings
  • Body colour rear boot spoiler
  • Body coloured bumpers and radiator grille with chrome trim and front fog lamps with chrome bezel
  • Chrome effect left and right trapezoid exhaust tailpipe fascia surround
  • Dark red rear combination lamps in LED technology
  • Exterior mirrors aspherical on driver side, convex on front passenger side
  • Headlight range control
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED rear number plate lights
  • Power operated canvas convertible top
  • Power windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear boot
  • Rear exhaust tailpipe
  • Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
  • Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger door mirror
  • Solid paint
  • Volkswagen roundel
  • Windscreen wiper with intermittent wipe light
  • Without exterior ambient lighting
  • 2 x 3-point seatbelts/outer rear seats with ECE label
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Driver and front passenger safety-optimised head restraints
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Front assist with autonomous emergency braking
  • Predictive pedestrian protection
  • Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
  • Side airbag/thorax airbag system, for front passengers
  • Three point height adjust front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Volkswagen roadside assistance
  • Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts unfastened
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior protection and central locking system with SAFELOCK, radio remote control and 2 remote control folding keys
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • 8" Digital cockpit basic display
  • Adaptive cruise control and speed limiter
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Brake pad wear indicator
  • Car information display
  • Discover media navigation system including streaming and internet - standard navigation with media and internet package
  • Driver tips and journey analysis
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Modified key software - reduce switch off time for key status change to Long no motion
  • Multifunction computer with visual gear change recommendation for fuel consumption
  • Multifunction front facing camera
  • Online services
  • Park assist including front and rear parking sensors
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
  • Tailgate/trunk lid release from outside
  • Wireless App-Connect for apple Carplay and android Auto
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature
  • Music playback - MP3, WMA and AAC files
  • SMS functionality - read, compose and send SMS messages using touch-screen display
  • Title and cover art display
  • We Connect and We Connect Plus functionality
  • Start/stop system with brake energy recovery
  • 17" Johannesburg alloy wheels with low rolling resistance and anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Tool kit
  • Trims for alloy wheels
  • Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam
  • Driver assistance pack with proactive passenger protection - T-Roc cabriolet
  • Pewter matt decorative inserts for dashboard, center console and front door trim panels
  • 17" Alexandria alloy wheels + anti theft wheel bolts
  • Air care climatronic 2 zone air conditioning system
  • Black roof rails
  • Discover media navigation with streaming and internet incl 8" infotainment touchscreen system, 6 speakers
  • Discover pro navigation with streaming and internet incl 9.2" infotainment touchscreen system, 6 speakers, intuitive gesture control and voice control
  • Freddie cloth - Grey/melange
  • Heated front seats
  • Metallic paint
  • Park assist with park distance control
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Premium metallic paint
  • Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear windscreen
  • Space and weight saving spare wheel including tool kit and jack
  • Special solid paint
  • Trailer hitch removable hook
  • VW sound system with space and weight saving spare wheel and tool kit with jack for spare wheel
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Automatic hazard lights activation under emergency braking
  • Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running light and coming home and leaving home feature
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Electric folding door mirror, adjustable, heated with front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Galvanised body
  • Headlight range control
  • Heat insulating and laminated safety glass windshield
  • Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
  • High Beam Assist, automatic sensing for switching between dipped and main beam
  • LED Headlights
  • LED rear combination lights
  • LED third brake light
  • Lower door sills and door pillars in black
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear fog light on one side, reversing light on both sides
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window aerial
  • Rear window wiper with intermittent control
  • Reflectors in all doors
  • Scuff plates
  • Solid paint
  • Tailgate with integrated roof spoiler
  • 12V Accessory socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat backrest
  • Airbag label on front passenger sun visor
  • Ambient lighting and logo projection
  • Ceramique roof lining
  • Door and side trim panel
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
  • Dust and pollen filter
  • Front + rear black carpet mats
  • Front and rear reading lights X 2
  • Front centre armrest with storage compartment
  • Front seat back storage pockets
  • Front seats and rear seats in freddie cloth upholstery
  • Glove compartment door with light
  • Heating and fresh air system with 4 stage blower
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • Instrument lighting white adjustable panel illumination
  • Interior light with switch off delay and dimmer
  • Isofix anchors for child seats on outer rear seats and front passenger seats
  • Leather gearshift handle
  • Leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • Luggage compartment floor
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Manual front seats with height adjustment
  • Padded dashboard
  • Removable luggage compartment cover
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Storage compartment in drivers and front passengers door
  • Unsplit sliding rear seat bench
  • Without drawers under front seats
  • 3 Point seatbelt for centre rear seat
  • 3 point outer rear seat belts with ECE label
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Automatic post collision braking system
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Driver and front passenger safety-optimised head restraints
  • Drivers and Front Passengers airbags with front passengers airbag deactivation switch
  • Drum brakes in rear
  • ESC with EDL and ASR (traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/cyclist protection
  • Front and rear passenger curtain airbag system including front side airbags
  • Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
  • Hill start assist
  • Pre crash preventive occupant protection
  • Proactive passenger protection system in combination with front assist
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Volkswagen roadside assistance
  • Warning sound and light for doors and tailgate open
  • Warning sound and light for front seatbelts unfastened
  • 2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W
  • DAB Digital radio receiver
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Multi device interface (MDI) with USB connection
  • Music playback - MP3, WMA and AAC files
  • Radio
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti theft alarm system
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Remote keyless entry using key fob including Start/Stop button on centre console with SAFELOCK
  • Remote tailgate unlocking using key fob
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • 8" Digital cockpit
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Bluetooth telephone and audio connection for compatible devices
  • Car information display
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front assist, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and speed limiter
  • Low washer fluid warning light
  • Multifunction computer with visual gear change recommendation for fuel consumption
  • Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
  • Operating permit alteration
  • Power assisted steering
  • Predictive adaptive cruise control
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Preparation for navigation system with media and internet package
  • Rear view camera
  • Semi-automated driving assistance, travel assist including lane keeping system Lane Assist and emergency assisst
  • Side assist
  • Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
  • Wireless Car net app connect with Apple CarPlay, combined functionality of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and MirrorLink
  • Wireless charging
  • eCall emergency call system
  • 17" Clayton alloy wheels + anti theft wheel bolts
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • Tyre mobility kit and compressor
  • Misfuel prevention device
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Titanium Black Decorative inserts - Life

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.