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Volkswagen T-Roc Dimensions

Volkswagen T-Roc Dimensions

4.23 m long, 1.82 m wide and 1.57 m tall, with a 392 litres boot and a 1,310 kg kerb weight — and what those numbers mean for a UK garage and a marked parking bay.

Length

4.23 m

Width

1.82 m

Height

1.57 m

Boot

392 L

UK

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Volkswagen T-Roc size and weight in full

Figures for the most common UK specification of the Volkswagen T-Roc.

Volkswagen T-Roc exterior dimensions, kerb weight and capacities.
MeasurementVolkswagen T-Roc
Length4,234 mm (4.23 m)
Width1,819 mm (1.82 m)
Height1,573 mm (1.57 m)
Kerb weight1,310 kg
Boot capacity392 litres
Fuel tank50 litres
Doors5
Seats5
Body typeSUV

Representative figures for the most common UK specification. Where a nameplate spans several generations these reflect the version most common on UK roads, so treat them as a shortlisting guide and check the handbook for a specific car. Last reviewed August 2026.

Will a Volkswagen T-Roc fit your garage or parking space?

Almost nobody searches for a car's length out of curiosity. They are working out whether it clears a garage door, whether the doors will open in a supermarket bay, or whether it will hang over the end of a driveway. Here is the Volkswagen T-Roc measured against the two spaces that usually decide it.

Standard parking bay (2.40 m × 4.80 m)

Length spare
57 cm
Gap each side
29 cm

It sits inside the marked box, so the usual constraint is the car next to you rather than the bay itself. The side gap is reasonable before mirrors are counted.

Typical single garage (2.40 m × 5.00 m inside)

Length spare
77 cm
Gap each side
29 cm

The reference garage is the same 2.40 m wide as a marked bay, so the side gap matches — but here it is a wall, not a car that might have parked badly. The length works on paper, but that spare is shared between the door and whatever is stored at the back. Older UK garages are frequently narrower and shorter than this.

Read the width figure carefully

The 1,819 mm above is body width with the mirrors excluded, which is how manufacturers publish it. Mirrors add a meaningful amount on each side — enough to turn a comfortable garage into a folded-mirror one — so treat every side-clearance figure on this page as a best case. The bay and garage sizes are common UK conventions, not regulations: bays are marked differently from car park to car park, and garage interiors vary by decade of build. Measure your own opening before you buy.

Height is rarely the problem in the UK: the tallest car in this dataset is still under 1.75 m, so a height-barrier car park is normally only an issue once a roof box or bike carrier is on top. The Volkswagen T-Roc stands 1,573 mm unladen without them.

How the Volkswagen T-Roc compares to other suvs

Averaged across the 15 suv models we hold full dimension data for. Averages are computed from the same committed figures shown on every page in this cluster — nothing is modelled or estimated.

Volkswagen T-Roc versus the average suv in the MOT Checkup dimensions dataset.
MeasurementVolkswagen T-RocAverage suvDifference
Length4,234 mm4,438 mm204 mm shorter
Width1,819 mm1,845 mm26 mm narrower
Height1,573 mm1,629 mm56 mm lower
Kerb weight1,310 kg1,476 kg166 kg lighter
Boot392 litres503 litres111 litres smaller

Across every model in the dataset the Volkswagen T-Roc is the 25th longest of 40 and the 20th biggest boot. Within suvs alone it is 12 of 15 on length and 14 of 15 on boot space.

Volkswagen T-Roc Euro NCAP rating

Size and weight are not a safety rating — crash protection is measured, not inferred from a kerb weight. Since anyone sizing up a car is usually weighing both, here is the tested result: the Volkswagen T-Roc scored 5 stars when Euro NCAP tested it in 2025.

Adult
91%
Child
87%
Pedestrian
87%
Safety assist
77%

Euro NCAP protocols tighten over time, so a rating from an earlier year is not directly comparable with a newer one.

Volkswagen T-Roc dimensions — FAQ

What are the dimensions of a Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc measures 4,234 mm long, 1,819 mm wide and 1,573 mm tall — 4.23 m by 1.82 m by 1.57 m. Kerb weight is 1,310 kg and the boot holds 392 litres with the rear seats up. The width figure is the body only: door mirrors are not counted, so the space you actually need on a driveway or in a garage is wider than the number above.
How big is the Volkswagen T-Roc boot?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has a 392 litres boot with the rear seats in place. That is 111 litres less than the average suv in our data (503 litres across 15 models). It ranks 20 of 40 models we hold dimension data for. Boot volumes are quoted by manufacturers using different methods (VDA versus SAE, seats up versus seats down), so use the figure to shortlist rather than to settle an argument — and if a specific pushchair or dog crate has to fit, take it to the car.
Will a Volkswagen T-Roc fit in a standard UK garage?
A typical modern UK single garage is about 2.40 m wide and 5.00 m long inside. Against that, the Volkswagen T-Roc leaves about 77 cm of length spare and roughly 29 cm either side of the body. Mirrors eat into that side gap, and many older UK garages are narrower and shorter than the modern figure, so measure the actual opening and internal walls rather than trusting a standard.
Does the Volkswagen T-Roc fit in a standard parking bay?
UK parking bays are commonly marked at 2.40 m by 4.80 m. The Volkswagen T-Roc sits inside it with about 57 cm to spare on length, and leaves about 29 cm either side of the body. Bay sizes vary between car parks and older town-centre sites are often marked smaller.
How much does a Volkswagen T-Roc weigh?
Kerb weight is 1,310 kg — the car with all fluids and a nominal fuel load, but no driver, passengers or luggage. That is 166 kg lighter than the average suv in our data. Kerb weight is not the same as gross vehicle weight, which includes the maximum load the car is plated to carry — that figure is on the VIN plate, usually inside a door shut or under the bonnet.
Are these Volkswagen T-Roc figures the same for every model year?
No. The figures on this page are for the most common UK specification of the Volkswagen T-Roc and are representative rather than variant-exact. Generations change size — a nameplate usually grows when it is replaced — and trim, wheel size, roof rails and body style all move the numbers. For the exact car in front of you, check the handbook or the manufacturer's brochure for that model year. Last reviewed August 2026.

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