Compare the Volkswagen T-Cross vs Volkswagen T-Roc

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
A mature family SUV, with plenty of space
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

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Choosing between these two Volkswagen SUVs comes down to your practical priorities. Both provide enough room inside for four adults to travel in comfort, although each has a narrow middle rear seat that makes carrying three passengers across the back a tight squeeze. On the road, both models stay reassuringly composed through corners, resisting body lean well, and both come with adaptive cruise control as standard. If you regularly pull a trailer, the Volkswagen T-Roc can tow more than the Volkswagen T-Cross, giving it an extra edge for heavier duties.

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • 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 Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 455 litres (3 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 475 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,281 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,235 mm x 1,760 mm x 1,573 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,372 mm x 1,828 mm x 1,573 mm
Towing capacity 1,000 kg Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best
First year tax rate £455 First year tax rate £455
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
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
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 11 · good Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.0 TSI Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG
Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 95 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 5 Forward gears 7
Acceleration 11.3 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 10.6 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) 455 litres Boot (seats up) 475 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,281 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,235 mm Length 4,372 mm
Width 1,760 mm Width 1,828 mm
Height 1,573 mm Height 1,573 mm
Wheelbase 2.55 m Wheelbase 2.63 m
Turning circle 10.7 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • 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
  • 18" Torino silver alloy wheels
  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Air care climatronic 3 zone air conditioning system with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Cloth - Soul Black - Ceramique
  • Folding tow bar with electric releas
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Solid paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Steel space and weight saver spare wheel with tool kit
  • Tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof with rear panoramic sunroof
  • Two Tone Metallic paint
  • Two tone additional metallic paint
  • Two tone solid paint
  • Two tone special metallic paint
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3 point seatbelts in outer rear seats
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Curtain and side airbags in front with centre airbag
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic stability control (ESC) and Electromechanical brake booster
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
  • Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Front disc brakes
  • Hill start assist
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Warning sound and light for front seatbelts unfastened
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
  • Black roof rails
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Body coloured exterior mirror housings and door handles
  • Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • High Beam Assist, automatic sensing for switching between dipped and main beam
  • Illuminated door handle recesses
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED rear combination lamps
  • Metallic paint
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Surround lighting with welcome light
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Air care climatronic air conditioning system
  • Chrome element on power mirror and window regulator switches
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Door and side trim panel in cloth
  • Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Front + rear carpet mats
  • Front centre armrest
  • Front comfort seats
  • Front headrests
  • ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear bench seats and on front passanger seat compatible for i-Size
  • Inserts of front and outer rear seats in fabric T-Roc
  • Leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
  • Luggage compartment floor adjustable in 2 heights, for flat cargo area
  • Non-folding front passenger seat backrest
  • Power-adjustable lumbar support in front seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Soul black dashboard
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Unsplit rear seat bench, asymmetric folding backrest, with centre armrest
  • 8" Digital cockpit basic display
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Driver attention monitor and driver alert system
  • Driving Experience Control
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • Emergency call service
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Front cross traffic assist
  • Lane change system, Side assist, Rear traffic alert and Exit warning system
  • Lane keeping system Lane Assist
  • Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • Power assisted steering
  • Preparation for nav connection
  • Rear view camera
  • Wireless App-Connect for apple Carplay and android Auto
  • Wireless Smartphone charger
  • 12.9" infotainment display
  • 2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB C charging socket on the rear center console, charging capacity up to 65W
  • 6 speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature
  • We Connect and We Connect Plus functionality
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Keyless start with SAFELOCK
  • Hybrid drive system MHEV
  • Start/stop function with battery regeneration
  • Decorative inserts in matte pyrite silver
  • Decorative material set
  • 17" Lima black diamond turned alloy wheels
  • Tool kit with jack for spare wheel
  • Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam

'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.