Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1
A stylish, Golf-based crossover blending sharp R-Line aesthetics with everyday practicality.
- Power
- 150 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 8.3 s
- Top speed
- 127 mph
About the Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1
Launched in 2017, the Volkswagen T-Roc was the brand's first foray into the competitive subcompact crossover market, positioned between the smaller T-Cross and the larger Tiguan. The 1.5 TSI R-Line trim serves as a popular mid-to-high range choice, featuring the 'Evo' engine with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) that shuts down two cylinders under light loads to improve efficiency. The R-Line package adds a more aggressive body kit, 19-inch 'Suzuka' alloy wheels, and a lowered sports suspension, giving it a more purposeful stance than the standard model. Inside, it offers a digital cockpit and R-Line specific upholstery, though it retains the MQB platform's characteristic composed handling and Golf-like driving dynamics.
Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 specs
The Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 produces 150 bhp (112 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 8.3 seconds and has a top speed of 127 mph (205 km/h).
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | T-Roc |
| Generation | Mk1 |
| Trim | T-Roc 1.5 TSI R-Line |
| Years | 2017–2025 |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,498 cc (1.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 150 bhp (112 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 127 mph (205 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,330 kg (2,932 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 113 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 rarity in CarSpot
The Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 6 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 fun facts
- The T-Roc is manufactured at the Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal, rather than in Germany.
- The 1.5 TSI engine features Active Cylinder Technology, which can deactivate two of the four cylinders in just 13 to 36 milliseconds to save fuel.
- Despite its SUV styling, the T-Roc is actually slightly shorter in length than the contemporary Volkswagen Golf Mk7.
