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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2024 Volkswagen T-Roc vs 2023 Volvo XC40 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-LINE
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
315 to 440 km
54L
373 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,990 - $63,490
$52,990 - $79,490
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
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 | ||
Colours Available
The following colours come at no extra cost:
- Ascot Grey (CityLife)
- Pure White
The following colours cost $700:
- Deep Black Pearl
- Indium Grey
- Petroleum Blue (CityLife, Style)
- Ravenna Blue (Style)
- Pyrite Silver (Style, R-Line, R )
The following colours cost $900:
- Kings Red (Style, R-Line)
- Lapiz Blue (R-Line)
All paint options for the 2024 T-Roc R come at no extra cost.
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.7 | 11.3 | |
