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
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Based on the Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-LINE
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
315 to 457 km
50L
295 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$36,990 - $63,490
$41,000 - $45,000
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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
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
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.
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.7 | - | |
