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Volkswagen T-Roc boot space, practicality and safety

2017 onwards (change model)
Practicality rating: 4.4 out of 54.4

Written by Tom Wiltshire Published: 14 June 2024

How much space is there?

  • Lots of headroom
  • Useful storage bins
  • Big boot – with high load lip

The Volkswagen T-Roc is relatively spacious for a car of its size. Although it’s slightly shorter than the current Volkswagen Golf hatchback, it has a similar amount of passenger space and a usefully bigger boot. That means families will find it plenty big enough for a couple of smaller children and their associated clobber.

There’s pretty generous space up front, with enough for someone well over six feet tall to sit comfortably. There’s plenty of room across the car’s beam, as well. In the back, headroom and legroom are perfectly adequate for the vast majority of people, if not those of particularly tall stature. Add in a selection of useful cubbies, cupholders and storage bins, and the T-Roc becomes a very practical family car.

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Volkswagen T-Roc 2024 back seat
The T-Roc has sufficient back seat space for kids and most adults.

Boot space and storage

The T-Roc’s boot has a capacity of 445 litres – not a vast amount for this type of car, but comfortably more than you get in the Toyota C-HR SUV, or any equivalent hatchback. Fold the back seats down and cargo space expands to 1,237 litres, the 60/40 split-folding rear seats lying almost flat against the floor.

The boot floor is a flat, nearly square space. It’s height-adjustable, as well, sitting flush with the relatively high loading lip at the upper level – hauling in heavy and/or large items can be a bit of a strain. The space left beneath the upper level is deep enough for such things as spare shoes. There’s also a through-loading hatch in the back seat and some models have an electric tailgate.

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Volkswagen T-Roc 2024 back seats folded
The T-Roc doesn’t have a huge boot, but it’s bigger than that of an equivalent hatchback.

Is it easy to park?

The Volkswagen T-Roc’s relatively compact dimensions make it quite an easy car to drive around crowded towns. It slots neatly into supermarket and multi-storey parking spaces; all models come with front and rear parking sensors, and all but the base model have a reversing camera.

Visibility to the front is pretty good, though the slim windows and sloping rear pillar restrict over-the-shoulder vision. Similarly, the back window is quite small. Park Assist is optionally available and takes control of the steering to swing the car into both perpendicular and parallel parking spaces. It sounds cool, but it’s actually a bit of a faff to use.

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Volkswagen T-Roc 2024 right side profile static
The T-Roc is a compact size that’s easy to park.

Safety

  • Five-star Euro NCAP crash test score
  • Lots of safety kit available
  • Two Isofix seat mounting points

The VW T-Roc scored a very impressive five-star crash test rating from Euro NCAP when it was assessed in 2017.  Its score for adult occupant protection was particularly impressive at 96%. That rating has since expired and therefore you can’t make a direct comparison between its performance and that of, for instance, the latest Toyota C-HR, which was assessed in 2024. However, the T-Roc remains a very safe car that will provide good protection should the worst happen.

There are plenty of safety features fitted as standard to all T-Roc models including:

Other features available on higher-grade trim levels or as an option include blind-spot monitoring and automatic high-beam headlights. There are also two sets of Isofix child seat mounts, one on each outer rear seat.

Watch: Volkswagen T-Roc Euro NCAP crash test

Euro NCAP rating

Overall NCAP safety rating 5 out of 5
Year tested: 2017
What is Euro NCAP?
Adult Occupant: 96%
Child Occupant: 87%
Vulnerable Road User: 79%
Safety Assist: 71%

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (0)
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Active Standard Equipment (29)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
Active Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Black Edition Standard Equipment (20)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Traction control
Black Edition Optional Equipment (12)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Lumbar support
  • Sat Nav
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
Design Standard Equipment (26)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
Design Optional Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Space saver spare wheel
Life Standard Equipment (23)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
Life Optional Equipment (2)
  • Audio remote
  • Heated mirrors
Match Standard Equipment (24)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
Match Optional Equipment (2)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
R Line Standard Equipment
  • n/a
R Line Optional Equipment (34)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
R-Line Standard Equipment (25)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
R-Line Optional Equipment
  • n/a
S Standard Equipment (22)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
S Optional Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Climate control
  • Space saver spare wheel
SE Standard Equipment (26)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
SE Optional Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Space saver spare wheel
SEL Standard Equipment (25)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
SEL Optional Equipment (8)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Telephone
Style Standard Equipment (22)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
Style Optional Equipment (2)
  • Audio remote
  • Heated mirrors
United Standard Equipment (28)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
United Optional Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Folding rear seats
  • Metallic Paint
  • Space saver spare wheel

Dimensions

Length 4234mm - 4236mm
Width 1819mm - 1992mm
Height 1573mm - 1584mm
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