Renault Koleos vs Volkswagen T-Roc
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.
VS
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen’s compact crossover SUV.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Best engine: The 1.7 Blue dCi (diesel) or 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive.
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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
1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
150 hp
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
340 Nm
Winner
|
250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
11,8 s
|
8,5 s
Winner
|
| Top speed |
194 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
92,6 hp/t
|
118,6 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
128 g/km
|
128 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
458 L
Winner
|
445 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.690 L
Winner
|
1.290 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,71 m
Winner
|
2,59 m
|
| Length |
4,67 m
|
4,23 m
|
| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,82 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,57 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Koleos | Volkswagen T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | MQB A1 (transverse, shared with the Audi Q2) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 / 6d | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Koleos
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
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 Koleos
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Volkswagen T-Roc
- Elevated seating and a usable boot
- Agile and compact in town
- Wide, efficient TSI/TDI range
Cons
Renault Koleos
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
Volkswagen T-Roc
- Smaller boot on 4MOTION versions (~392 l)
- Harder interior plastics
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Renault Koleos
1 for sale · from € 23.990
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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