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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Volkswagen T-Roc vs Kia Seltos Comparison
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Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-LINE
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
315 to 440 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
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MSRP
$38,990 - $69,290
$30,050 - $45,470
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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.
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 221kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 - 5300 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
