7.9
2025 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line review
Volkswagen's best-selling passenger car is a strong unit, and the R-Line scratches that performance itch nicely.
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Max Davies
2023 Volkswagen T-Roc vs 2024 Mazda CX-30 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-LINE
Based on the Mazda CX-30 G20 TOURING LE VISION (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
315 to 457 km
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,100 - $60,300
$42,010
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly quick
- Agile, sporty handling
- Strong boot for size
Misses
- Cheap interior materials
- Increased road noise
- Borderline too expensive
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed, upmarket interior
- Reliable driver assist tech
- Comfortable, easy driving
Misses
- Underpowered G20 engine
- Rough ride on rural B-roads
- On the pricier end
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.7 | 13 | |
