Renault Austral vs Volkswagen T-Roc
Renault Austral
Renault’s modern compact SUV.
VS
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen’s compact crossover SUV.
First car
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Pick this one if…
Renault Austral
Pick the Austral for a modern compact SUV with an efficient E-Tech hybrid.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech Full Hybrid 200.
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen T-Roc
Pick the T-Roc for a bold crossover look with an elevated seat and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.5 TSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.2 E-Tech 200 · Hybrid vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
200 hp
Winner
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150 hp
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| Torque |
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250 Nm
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| 0–100 km/h |
8,4 s
Winner
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8,5 s
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| Top speed |
175 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
128,2 hp/t
Winner
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118,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
108 g/km
Winner
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128 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
4,7 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
430 L
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445 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.525 L
Winner
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1.290 L
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
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2,59 m
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| Length |
4,51 m
|
4,23 m
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| Width |
1,83 m
|
1,82 m
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| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Austral | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD3 | MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the Audi Q2) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel |
| Fuel | Petrol · Hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Austral
- Infotainment software needs updates
- Electrical gremlins on early cars
- E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Volkswagen T-Roc
- DSG shift quality or fluid-service neglect
- 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation/"kangarooing" (early)
- AdBlue/DPF on diesels (short trips)
Pros
Renault Austral
- Modern interior with a big screen
- Efficient E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
- Roomy, modular boot (430–527 L)
Volkswagen T-Roc
- Elevated seating and a usable boot
- Agile and compact in town
- Wide, efficient TSI/TDI range
Cons
Renault Austral
- No diesel offered
- Infotainment takes getting used to
Volkswagen T-Roc
- Smaller boot on 4MOTION versions (~392 l)
- Harder interior plastics
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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Euro norm
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For sale at dealers
Renault Austral
9 for sale · from € 20.499
Volkswagen T-Roc
73 for sale · from € 11.290
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 24.490
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Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Leather
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 24.990
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Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 27.890
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