Volkswagen T-Roc
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a five-seat SUV powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 115 kW, with a top speed of 202 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 143 g/km. Measuring 4,256 mm in length and weighing 1,431 kg, it was registered in Norway in significant numbers during 2019–2022, with 4,373 total registrations peaking at 2,051 vehicles in 2019 before declining to 557 in 2022. The model has been subject to three recalls in the EU Safety Gate database.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 100 kW (134 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP) | 135 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,369 kg |
| Displacement | 1,391 cc |
| Top speed | 202 km/h |
| Length | 4,243 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, COâ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 20 European countries that registered the Volkswagen T-Roc in 2025 (111,759 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volkswagen T-Roc registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen T-Roc cars registered for the first time across 20 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 28,096 |
| Italy | 26,946 |
| Spain | 18,722 |
| France | 16,708 |
| Poland | 8,525 |
| Denmark | 3,689 |
| Portugal | 2,409 |
| Netherlands | 1,392 |
| Slovenia | 1,130 |
| Croatia | 929 |
| Bulgaria | 872 |
| Slovakia | 706 |
| Cyprus | 503 |
| Luxembourg | 439 |
| Czechia | 396 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen T-Roc (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 186 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 206 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 187 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 223 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Volkswagen models
Similar SUV models
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 recalls 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 4,243 mm long, 1,820 mm wide and 1,544 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?
- The Volkswagen T-Roc emits 135 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen T-Roc have?
- The Volkswagen T-Roc has 5 seats.