Volkswagen T-Roc

Volkswagen T-Roc
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The Volkswagen T-Roc is a five-seat SUV measuring 4,256 mm in length with a top speed of 202 km/h. Engine options span 1,000–2,000 cc displacement with 3–4 cylinders, while new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025 emit 137 g/km CO₂ for petrol, 130 g/km for diesel, and 129 g/km for hybrid petrol variants. In Norway, new registrations totalled 4,614 between 2019 and 2024, peaking at 2,051 in 2019 before declining to 72 in 2024. The model has been subject to three recall campaigns recorded in EU Safety Gate.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Body typeSUV
FuelPetrol
Engine power (EU/EEA average)100 kW (134 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Petrol 137 g/km, diesel 130 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 129 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)1,369 kg
Displacement (engines)1,000–2,000 cc
Cylinders (engines)3–4
Top speed202 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,256 mm
Width1,818 mm
Height1,548 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Volkswagen T-Roc registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (83,662 cars), engine power from 18 countries, kerb weight from 19 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Volkswagen T-Roc registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Volkswagen T-Roc first registrations in Norway per year
20192,051
2020966
2021799
2022557
2023169
202472

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

4,614 Volkswagen T-Roc cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2024, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Volkswagen T-Roc, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Petrol85 kW (114 hp)1,270 kg2019–2020225
Petrol110 kW (148 hp)1,353 kg2019–20241,560
Petrol140 kW (188 hp)1,502 kg2019–2024887
Petrol221 kW (296 hp)1,575 kg2020–202471
Diesel110 kW (148 hp)1,543 kg2019–20241,853
Diesel140 kW (188 hp)1,555 kg2019–202118

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Volkswagen T-Roc cars registered for the first time across 20 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom28,096
Italy26,946
Spain18,722
France16,708
Poland8,524
Denmark3,689
Portugal2,409
Netherlands1,392
Slovenia1,130
Croatia929
Bulgaria872
Slovakia706
Cyprus503
Luxembourg439
Czechia396

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 93% of Volkswagen T-Rocs pass their MOT test first time, based on 50,595 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

3 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen T-Roc. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-03-20

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-06-04

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The upper part of the rear spoiler may consequently become detached and drop onto the road, posing a risk to following traffic.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-12-21

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has a rated top speed of 202 km/h.
How much power does the Volkswagen T-Roc have?
The Volkswagen T-Roc produces 100 kW (134 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc is 4,256 mm long, 1,818 mm wide and 1,548 mm tall.
How much does the Volkswagen T-Roc weigh?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has a kerb weight of about 1,369 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen T-Roc?
It depends on the drivetrain. For the Volkswagen T-Roc registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Petrol 137 g/km, diesel 130 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 129 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Volkswagen T-Roc have?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has 5 seats.