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

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
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 models comes down to open-air appeal versus everyday practicality. The standard Volkswagen T-Roc gives you far more luggage room with its bigger boot, uses less fuel, and keeps trips extremely quiet and refined at speed with little wind, road or engine noise. It is also the better bet for carrying grown-ups, with room for two six-foot adults to sit comfortably on the rear bench. By contrast, the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet delivers open-top driving with an electrically operated roof that drops in eleven seconds, but you will have to compromise on efficiency, luggage capacity, refinement, and rear-passenger room, with its back seats only really being any good for kids.

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Style 1.5 TSI Petrol Manual

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Life 1.5 eTSI DSG Petrol Automatic

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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.
  • 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, 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 475 litres (3 suitcases) Best
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) 4,372 mm x 1,828 mm x 1,573 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best Towing capacity 1,300 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 14 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 TSI Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP
Body type SUVs, Convertibles 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 6 Forward gears 7
Acceleration 10.0 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 10.6 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) 475 litres Best
Length 4,271 mm Length 4,372 mm
Width 1,811 mm Width 1,828 mm
Height 1,527 mm Height 1,573 mm
Wheelbase 2.63 m Wheelbase 2.63 m
Turning circle 11.1 m Turning circle 11.1 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
  • 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.