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2024 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line review
The T-Roc is now Volkswagen's best-selling car in Australia. It's easy to understand why after some time behind the wheel.
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Scott Collie
Volkswagen T-Roc vs BMW 3 Series Comparison
Volkswagen T-Roc
BMW 3 Series
2024 Volkswagen
T-Roc
vs
2024 BMW
3 Series
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
315 to 457 km
40L - 59L
100 to 472 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$36,890 - $63,490
$80,200 - $106,200
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchy 140kW engine
- Blend of style and substance inside
- Solid value alongside Golf R-Line
Misses
- Back seat is good, not great
- $8000 is a big jump over base Style
- Noisy on the open road
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A fairly complete offering
- Sumptuous interior appointments
- Now with five-year warranty
Misses
- Considerably more expensive now
- Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
- M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra
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
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)
- Executive Pack (+$1,000)
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 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Melbourne Red metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- M Portimao Blue metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
- Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 135kW - 285kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 300Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1350 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.7 | 11 | |
