Volkswagen T-Roc: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Volkswagen T-Roc choice depends mainly on whether you prioritize fuel consumption, acceleration, transmission type, or AWD. Among versions with complete performance data, the most economical is the 1.6 MT Diesel at 4.4 l/100 km combined, while the quickest choices reach 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
The Volkswagen T-Roc choice depends mainly on whether you prioritize fuel consumption, acceleration, transmission type, or AWD. Among versions with complete performance data, the most economical is the 1.6 MT Diesel at 4.4 l/100 km combined, while the quickest choices reach 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. Buyers wanting a manual can choose Gasoline or Diesel power, whereas the automatic-style options in this catalogue use a 7-speed Robotic gearbox. The first generation ran from 2017 to 2022, its restyling began in 2022, and the second generation starts in 2025. Every listed T-Roc is an SUV 5-doors.
Volkswagen T-Roc generations: what changed?
The first generation covers 2017–2022 and has 14 versions in the catalogue, of which 12 are detailed here. Its range includes 999 cc, 1498 cc and 1984 cc Gasoline engines, plus 1598 cc and 1968 cc Diesel engines. Outputs extend from 115 hp to 190 hp, with 6-speed Manual and 7-speed Robotic gearboxes and both FWD and AWD configurations.
The restyled first generation starts in 2022 and contains 11 versions. It remains an SUV 5-doors and retains a broad choice of Gasoline and Diesel powertrains, Manual or Robotic gearboxes, and FWD or AWD. Compared with earlier counterparts, several specifications remain identical, but not every match is exact. For example, the restyled 1.5 DSG FWD takes 8.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h, versus 8.4 seconds for the earlier 1.5 DSG FWD, while both produce 150 hp and return 5.4 l/100 km combined.
The second generation starts in 2025 and currently has two listed versions, both named 1.5 DSG. One produces 116 hp and 220 Nm; the other develops 150 hp and 250 Nm. Both are Gasoline, use a 7-speed Robotic gearbox and have FWD. Many specifications for these versions are not measured, so the first-generation range is easier to compare in detail.
Volkswagen T-Roc engine specs and version comparison
Duplicate names are distinguished below by output, fuel and drive.
| Generation | Exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | 1.0 MT (115 hp, 85 kW) | 115 hp | 200 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation | 1.5 MT | 150 hp | 250 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation | 1.5 DSG (150 hp, AWD) | 150 hp | 250 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| First generation | 2.0 DSG (190 hp, Gasoline, FWD) | 190 hp | 320 Nm | 1984 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation | 1.6 MT | 115 hp | 250 Nm | 1598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation | 2.0 MT (150 hp, FWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| First generation | 2.0 DSG (150 hp, Diesel, FWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation | 2.0 DSG (150 hp, Diesel, AWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| First generation | 2.0 MT (150 hp, AWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | AWD |
| First generation | 2.0 DSG (190 hp, Diesel, AWD) | 190 hp | 400 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| First generation | 1.5 DSG (150 hp, FWD) | 150 hp | 250 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| First generation | 1.0 MT (115 hp, 84 kW) | 115 hp | 200 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation | 1.0 MT | 115 hp | 200 Nm | 999 cc | Gasoline | 3, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation | 1.5 DSG (150 hp, AWD) | 150 hp | 200 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| Restyled first generation | 2.0 DSG (190 hp, Gasoline, AWD) | 190 hp | 320 Nm | 1984 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| Restyled first generation | 1.6 MT | 115 hp | 250 Nm | 1598 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation | 2.0 MT (150 hp, FWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation | 2.0 MT (150 hp, AWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | AWD |
| Restyled first generation | 2.0 DSG (150 hp, Diesel, FWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Restyled first generation | 2.0 DSG (150 hp, Diesel, AWD) | 150 hp | 340 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| Restyled first generation | 2.0 DSG (190 hp, Diesel, AWD) | 190 hp | 400 Nm | 1968 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | AWD |
| Restyled first generation | 1.5 MT | 150 hp | 200 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| Restyled first generation | 1.5 DSG (150 hp, FWD) | 150 hp | 200 Nm | 1498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second generation | 1.5 DSG (116 hp) | 116 hp | 220 Nm | not measured | Gasoline | not measured | not measured | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| Second generation | 1.5 DSG (150 hp) | 150 hp | 250 Nm | not measured | Gasoline | not measured | not measured | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
On calculated specific output, the first-generation 999 cc 1.0 MT versions deliver about 115.1 hp per litre. The 1498 cc 1.5 MT and 1.5 DSG versions produce about 100.1 hp per litre, while the 1984 cc, 190 hp Gasoline 2.0 DSG delivers about 95.8 hp per litre. The 1968 cc, 190 hp Diesel 2.0 DSG produces about 96.5 hp per litre and adds 80 Nm over the 190 hp Gasoline version.
Volkswagen T-Roc performance and fuel economy
The strongest acceleration figures belong to the 190 hp 2.0 DSG versions. The first-generation Gasoline FWD and Diesel AWD versions both reach 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and have a 216 km/h top speed. The restyled 190 hp Gasoline AWD and Diesel AWD versions repeat those figures. Their consumption differs: the Gasoline version uses 6.7 l/100 km combined, while the Diesel uses 5.2 l/100 km, a calculated difference of 1.5 l/100 km.
For a balance of speed and consumption, the earlier 1.5 MT reaches 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, runs to 205 km/h and uses 5.4 l/100 km combined. The earlier 1.5 DSG FWD matches its 8.4-second acceleration and 5.4 l/100 km combined figure. The restyled 1.5 MT also takes 8.4 seconds but uses 5.7 l/100 km combined, while the restyled 1.5 DSG FWD takes 8.8 seconds and consumes 5.4 l/100 km combined.
The economy leader is the 1.6 MT Diesel in both first-generation forms: 5 l/100 km in the city, 4 l/100 km on the highway and 4.4 l/100 km combined. It produces 115 hp and 250 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and has a 187 km/h top speed.
Among the 150 hp Diesel choices, the first-generation 2.0 DSG FWD combines 8.8-second acceleration with 4.7 l/100 km combined consumption. The 2.0 MT FWD is slightly quicker at 8.7 seconds but uses 5 l/100 km. Moving to the first-generation 2.0 DSG AWD improves acceleration to 8.4 seconds while increasing combined consumption to 5.1 l/100 km.
For the first-generation 1.0 MT rated at 115 hp and 85 kW, acceleration is 10.1 seconds, top speed is 187 km/h and combined consumption is 5.2 l/100 km. Acceleration for the other first-generation 1.0 MT and for the restyled 1.0 MT is not measured; both have a 187 km/h top speed and 5.6 l/100 km combined consumption. For both second-generation 1.5 DSG versions, acceleration, top speed and city, highway and combined consumption are not measured.
Volkswagen T-Roc dimensions, weight and wheels
Exterior length, width, height and trunk space are not measured for any version in the supplied catalogue data.
Among the original first-generation versions, kerb weight ranges from 1270 kg for the 1.0 MT rated at 85 kW to 1555 kg for the 190 hp Diesel 2.0 DSG AWD. Calculated weight-to-power is about 11.0 kg/hp for that lighter 1.0 MT and about 8.2 kg/hp for the 190 hp Diesel. The 190 hp Gasoline 2.0 DSG weighs 1495 kg, or about 7.9 kg/hp—the best calculated figure among versions with plausible measured kerb weight.
The restyled data lists kerb weights from 1350 kg for the 1.5 DSG FWD to 1530 kg for the 150 hp Diesel 2.0 DSG AWD, excluding the listed 134 kg figure for the 190 hp Diesel 2.0 DSG because it should be treated cautiously as recorded. Gross weight across the restyled versions runs from 1850 kg to 2060 kg.
Measured ground clearance appears only for selected original first-generation versions. The 1.6 MT and FWD 2.0 MT have 161 mm, while the first-generation AWD 1.5 DSG, 2.0 DSG and 2.0 MT entries with measured clearance have 158 mm. For all restyled and second-generation versions, ground clearance is not measured.
Every first-generation and restyled version has a 50-litre tank. Tank capacity for the two second-generation 1.5 DSG versions is not measured. Original first-generation wheel sizes include 205/60 R16, 215/55 R17, 215/50 R18 and 225/40 R19. Restyled versions list 215/55 R17, 215/50 R18 and 225/40 R19. Wheel sizes for the second generation are not measured.
Which Volkswagen T-Roc version should you choose?
Choose the 1.6 MT Diesel if the lowest recorded fuel consumption matters most. Its 4.4 l/100 km combined result beats the 5.2 l/100 km of the 115 hp, 85 kW Gasoline 1.0 MT by 0.8 l/100 km, while producing 50 Nm more torque. The trade-off is acceleration: 10.9 seconds versus 10.1 seconds.
Choose the earlier 1.5 MT or 1.5 DSG FWD if you want 150 hp without the consumption of the 190 hp Gasoline model. Both record 8.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 5.4 l/100 km combined. The decision is then principally between a 6-speed Manual and a 7-speed Robotic gearbox.
Choose the 150 hp Diesel 2.0 DSG FWD when economy and a Robotic gearbox take priority. Its 4.7 l/100 km combined figure is 0.7 l/100 km lower than the 150 hp Gasoline 1.5 DSG FWD, and its 340 Nm output exceeds the Gasoline version’s 250 Nm by 90 Nm. The Gasoline version is 0.4 seconds quicker to 100 km/h.
Choose the 150 hp Diesel 2.0 DSG AWD if AWD is required without moving to 190 hp. Compared with the equivalent FWD version, it is 0.4 seconds quicker to 100 km/h but uses 0.4 l/100 km more combined and weighs 90 kg more.
Choose the 190 hp Diesel 2.0 DSG AWD for the strongest recorded torque and rapid acceleration: 400 Nm and 7.2 seconds to 100 km/h. Choose the 190 hp Gasoline 2.0 DSG if calculated weight per horsepower matters more; the original FWD version records about 7.9 kg/hp, although it consumes 1.5 l/100 km more combined than the 190 hp Diesel AWD.
The second-generation 1.5 DSG with 150 hp offers 34 hp and 30 Nm more than the 116 hp 1.5 DSG. However, neither version has measured acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, kerb weight, ground clearance, tank capacity or wheel-size data. On the supplied figures alone, the established first-generation versions support a more complete buying comparison.