Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen T-Roc (A1)?

2012–2020 vs 2017–present · Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs SUV 5-door/Convertible

In short

Length: A3 8V 4,421 mm, T-Roc (A1) 4,268 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8V 380 l, T-Roc (A1) 445 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8V 1.6 l/100 km, T-Roc (A1) 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8V 81–150 kW, T-Roc (A1) 81–221 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8V 28 items (Attraction), T-Roc (A1) 29 items (T-Roc).
On Autodrom: T-Roc (A1) from €9,450 (1 listing); no A3 8V is listed right now.

Audi A3 8V2012–2020 · 13 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen T-Roc (A1)2017–present · 11 engines · T-Roc, Style, Sport, R-LineSpecifications →1 listing from €9,450 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8V2012–2020no listings	Volkswagen T-Roc (A1)2017–present1 listing · from €9,450
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,421 mm	Length4,234 mm–4,268 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm–1,793 mm	Width1,811 mm–1,819 mm
Height	Height1,409 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,522 mm–1,573 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,590 mm–2,630 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance156 mm–161 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–380 l	Trunk volume284 l–445 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,615 kg	Curb weight1,270 kg–1,575 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Convertible	Body typeSUV 5-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines11
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TFSI e-tron	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 2.0 TSI 300 4Motion R
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · T-Roc
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Attraction	Items in the base trim29 · T-Roc
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · S line	Items in the top trim45 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€9,450

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen T-Roc (A1)?

Length: Audi A3 8V 4,421 mm, Volkswagen T-Roc (A1) 4,268 mm (a 153 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,630 mm. Boot: 380 vs 445 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen T-Roc (A1)?

The most frugal Audi A3 8V uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the most frugal Volkswagen T-Roc (A1) 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 115).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8V or Volkswagen T-Roc (A1)?

The strongest Audi A3 8V makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the strongest Volkswagen T-Roc (A1) 221 kW (300 hp) (2.0 TSI 300 4Motion R).

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