Comparison:Honda HR-V 2022 (new) Vs. VW T-Roc 2022 (new)

Dimensions

Comparing the dimensions of the Honda HR-V and the VW T-Roc, the former is slightly longer at 4340mm and has a marginally larger wheelbase at 2610mm. On the other hand, the VW T-Roc is wider at 1819mm and taller, with a height of 1584mm. Furthermore, the Honda HR-V boasts of a greater ground clearance of 188mm and a similar turning circle as the VW T-Roc (11.00m), making it more suitable for uneven terrain. However, the T-Roc's ground clearance varies between 158mm to 161mm, depending on the engine type chosen.

Boot/interior

When it comes to boot space, the Honda HR-V ranges from a minimum of 320l to a maximum of 335l, providing slightly more storage room than the VW T-Roc, which offers between 284l and 445l. In addition, the HR-V tops its counterpart with 1305l of space when the rear seats are folded (bottom to roof) compared to the T-Roc's 1290l. Both vehicles comfortably accommodate up to 5 passengers with 5 doors and standard Isofix features.

Engines/drivetrain

The Honda HR-V is equipped with a 4-cylinder 1.5-liter hybrid engine producing 96kW of power and 253Nm of torque. It offers a maximum speed of 170km/h and an acceleration of 0-100km/h in 10.6-10.7 seconds. In contrast, the VW T-Roc provides a wider range of power options, with engines producing between 81kW to 221kW and a torque range from 200Nm to 400Nm. Furthermore, the T-Roc achieves a maximum speed of 185-250km/h and takes between 4.9-12.3 seconds to accelerate from 0-100km/h, depending on the engine type.

Consumption/ecology

With a 40l tank, the Honda HR-V is slightly less fuel-efficient compared to the VW T-Roc's 50l or 55l tanks. However, the HR-V emits marginally lower CO2 emissions at 122g/km (WLTP) compared to the T-Roc's 121-196g/km range. The Honda is also quieter, with a noise level of 66dB. Both vehicles are similarly equipped in tyre size with 225/50R18 for the HR-V and 215/55R17 for the T-Roc.

Weight/towing

The Honda HR-V has an empty weight (EU) of 1452kg, which is slightly heavier than the VW T-Roc's range of 1301kg to 1568kg depending on the engine type. The HR-V also has a higher permissible total weight of 1870kg compared to the T-Roc's 1800-2070kg. However, the VW T-Roc manages a greater maximum roof load of 75kg and provides information on towing capacity while the Honda HR-V does not provide any towing information.

Offroad

While the offroad capabilities of the Honda HR-V are not provided, the VW T-Roc offers a range of angles depending on the engine type. With a ramp angle of 13.5-13.8 degrees, departure angle of 17.5-19.4 degrees, and an approach angle of 17.2-17.4 degrees, the T-Roc showcases its offroad prowess.