VW T-Roc vs Audi Q2 review - which is best? | carwow

[@suebates970]

I’ve just bought a T ROC. I love it, I bought it because I have osteoporosis and need a perch and swing in seat. I’m 73 so am getting a big old for a hot hatch, but have had my moments in Alfasuds. The T ROC allows me to put stuff easily in the boot, gives me all round good vision higher up than an Audi A3 or a Golf. I find it sporty enough for my needs. Agree the finish of the dash is hard plastic but.... do I really care? Not a lot

[@fluidefluide1128]

Just the comment I was looking for re the osteoporosis and seating. Thanks.

[@jvnktube]

Drove both, preferred the T-roc over the audi. Don't care about plastics on the interior, it just drove better, felt better and in my humble opinion looked better. To each his own... :)

[@johannes1498]

What, in my opinion the Audi Q2 feels much better to drive, it felt somewhat similar to the A5, while the Volkswagen was pretty uncomfortable for me, the breaking was weird, steering wasn't that smooth, and just the overall quality was also off.

[@jazzip2989]

Real talk who cares about plastic

[@SachiPathmajan]

It'd have been great if it was a car with the Troc's exterior with the Q2's interior

[@happyhero1093]

VAG know what they are doing. They know if they done that, thats where everyone would go to. So they split it between the two brands. VAG been doing this for a long time

[@RoofLight00]

Got the missus a second hand 2020 Q2 1.0 sport and it's great for her, we got a nice warranty deal for 5 years with the Audi dealership we bought it from. It had daft low mileage and was immaculate. The Audi is fab. I love it, nice comfortable drive and it's rock solid on the road the breaking system is the sharpest I've ever had on a vehicle and it's safe as houses. iThe steering is nice and responsive, very responsive in fact. It feels professional if that's the right word, or 'classy'. it's also more fuel economical than our old 1.3 ten year old Corsa!! Yes some of the trim is a bit plastic'y but the breaking, suspension and engine system is where the engineering is. We tried Seat (too rubbery on the road) Renault (too sluggish) and Toyota (too cheap feeling) and various other makes and none of them felt like the Audi to drive. Massive boot space and comfy interior. It's comfortable, has a fair bit of poke to the engine, feels more like a 1.3/1.4 engine and is very very comfortable. I keep the old banger and she has the Audi. Luckily she looks after it and it doesn't do huge amounts of miles. A good little car to pick up second hand for a good price, but a good warranty is worth getting if you can preferably from an authorised dealer rather than a 'car warehouse' type retailer. Yes, there's a lot of expensive upgrades and such like, but I'd never buy a car like this brand new! If i was looking for more luxury I'd have gone for a second hand Q3 sport version but we don't need a bigger and more expensive to run car. Bonus's with the Q2 include a cheaper insurance, road tax and London congestion charge exemption because of it's low emission engine! :) A belter of a little car, or not so little depending on your view...

[@BensleyDRAKE]

The best review in the entire commebt section thanks mate

[@gordondunlop3055]

I’ve just been and looked at them I prefer the TRoc

[@ahmedp800]

T-Roc looks better imo. Bet only reason they made the interior cheaper is not to overlap the Audi.

[@happyhero1093]

T R U E

[@jazzip2989]

true true

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

If Mat teamed up with a manufacturer to design and build the perfect car then the dashboard would be padded, the boot would have no lip, the back seats would fold exactly flat, there would be no fake exhaust, you would be able to carry water bottles inside every door, the C pillars would have 'opera windows' in them, the centre console would be solid as a rock and there would be enough headroom for abraham Lincoln to ride in the back wearing his top hat. What did I miss? I do think Mat should design a car though, I would buy one rather than something Pininfarina churned out.

[@iHasan404]

· doubleplusgood · ʞɐǝdsʞɔnp · well said.

[@hanafihaniff2779]

The infotainment system must be bmw idrive😄

[@stephenroberts7194]

It would only cost £16,000

[@spirosbonis436]

Exhaust pipes

[@TheNeowars]

Hahaha! Mat oughta see this and maybe 3D print his dream car!

[@PeteLeGeek]

I have had a Q2 Sport for just under a year and although I find the ride a little firm overall I would recommend it as it is lovely to drive and full of great technology.

[@happychappy2014]

I have driven both. The VW feels slower off the mark and less dynamic when it comes handling, the handling on the Q2 40 TFSI is superb and feels like a true hot hatch. The interior on the Q2 feels and looks fancier, the multimedia system is non touch screen though, but I personally like that, since I don't like using touch while driving, just feels unsafe. The VW has the more sophisticated exterior from the front IMHO, but the Q2 with a black grill matches it in this respect. I ended up getting the Q2 and I absolutely love the drive, what did surprise me though is it consumes up to 50% more fuel than the claimed 6.5L when driving in the suburbs, you're realistically looking at 9.4L/100 if not higher, they really should force car manufacturers to perform more realistic fuel consumption tests.

[@mickrobbo34]

T-Roc for me out of those two! Plus I can’t ever remember getting in any car and scratching or banging the dash board? So for me it’s not enough of a reason to go for an A2 instead! Good review though

[@qwerttzizzi]

scratching a dash board?

[@eek8605]

Think why Mat does the scratching the panels is good because its perceived quality, if you buy a expensive car you want it to feel expensive that said i bought a 2023 T-Roc, its interior quality is a lot better than last gen so happy with it

[@jazzip2989]

real talk 💯

[@spinynorman8217]

I couldn't care less about scratchy plastic, it's all good to me!

[@josephjasson5519]

"The T-Roc is better in every department, that's why I choose the Q2"

[@vincentalexander8561]

Q2 is more aggressive and feels more comfy to be in :)

[@ivankadump2539]

Yes I tested both and went for the Q2.

[@121zoso]

The whole scratchy dashboard thing. Its nice to have soft touch materials, but at the end of the day, who cares... you dont spend all day prodding the dash..

[@mehmah9632]

121zoso to be honest , yes you won’t be touching it at all so you might not care . But the reason why some people do care is because the particular car is expensive with options so they feel like since they spent more money on a car , they should get higher quality .

[@briansteele2723]

The TRoc R looks good. Here in France ‘troc’ means bartar or exchange like a jumble sale or other second hand goods depot. 🤣. Maybe i will wait for a ‘troc troc r’

[@n8n8n8n]

T-Roc exterior looks so much better. Q2 interior looks so much better. I will go with Kia Sportage for that price.

[@papn123]

The Q2 actually looks good in this spec. The rims also do the trick. Too bad I already saw way too many entry level ones that looked really awkward..

[@oscarinthemiddle]

For the adventure of climbing the hypermarket parking.

[@sirmob]

hahhahahaahahah both are a really great, big, expensive SHIT!

[@TheLazaran]

Or parking between two spots.

[@skrotosd]

@@sirmob that’s what your mother said when the doctor took you out of her.

[@MarkJT1000]

Unfortunately the Q2 still has that ye olde pop up screen in the centre of the dash. Except that it doesn't pop up, or down - it fixed. Why are car reviewer obsessed with hard plastics in cars. When was the last time anyone stroked the top of the their dash.

[@sixoh_diesel5662]

Remember back in 2016, they used to make it go down. You would think that now with the in dash screens, they would bring back the pop up screens. I was just saying the same thing about the dash. This video is to sell you on a Audi, you'll never get one for 19, whereas a VW for 19 is more realistic. Classic salesmanship going on here.

[@septembersveryown483]

yes Mat been waiting for a notification all day

[@sumayyaramadan9108]

😂😂😂

[@samhirschmann9514]

I'm really liking the recent videos! However, I would really like more reviews of smaller cars

[@rabbc007]

Mat, I just want to say Thank You for all the car reviews over the years, your in a league of your own. 👍

[@hammereisen7493]

I also have an Audi Q2. For me the road noise and the noise of the tires is terrible. Much too loud for such an expensive car. On the highway it's becoming even more louder. I bought Michelin silent tires, but the Q2 stays very noisy inside. It's really irritating and tiring me. We also have a Polo which is much more silent.

[@mzglamor13]

I can't wait for this T ROC to arrive to Australia I'm certainly going to buy it..

[@aliserhatylmaz7785]

For ones who says quality of the dash is unimportant: The difference comes in after long years of usage especially in sunny regions. Plastic dash simply looks like a trash while a high quality soft dashs look just like new.

[@meownmazda1]

Soft touch materials are nice but honestly how often do you hop into the car and feel the top of the dash? The doors and center console get more action then the dash ever does thats where the plush feeling plastic should be in my opinion

[@dil3038]

I'd definitely chose the T-Roc over the Q2👏

[@Kruzz143]

Me too.

[@ifourie418]

Same here, even though I am a quite a large Audi fan, I just cant get behind the looks of the Q2

[@dil3038]

@@ifourie418 Agreed

[@Kruzz143]

I liked the VW bcoz of the simplicity.

[@TheEryk03]

T roc have very nice slick front end but Q2 is better becouse its more premium.

[@errolflinch3879]

T-Roc for me thank you.

[@ob1athome912]

Yes Matt hope there was the options at the end though

[@BHBeckenbauer]

I think I prefer the VW, has a classier look IMO

[@JMNTN]

People buy an suv because they don't want sporty hard rides, stop reviewing cars like they're sports cars people want comfort

[@subbymo]

That is stupid, what about a BMW X5M or Audi RSQ8 they’re obviously performance SUVs

[@mendistudio]

Just be decent and reasonable and get a VW Golf or an Audi A3.

[@mills3375]

Diego Mendi Agree. Not trying to be picky but the Polo is what the T-roc is based off

[@minjaijung]

Millen Rogers and the A1 is what the Q2 is based off

[@marcoganzo4266]

no.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Just be decent and reasonable and get something from a different manufacturer. Honda Civic, Ford Focus, Kia Ceed, etc.

[@chrisdolmeth8603]

Unless you have shitty road conditions in your area

[@MoAV15]

I would pick the Audi Q2 because of its funky and exceptional design without the fake exhaust tips, has a great interior ergonomics with easy-to-use controls and engaging to drive over the Volkswagen.

[@manavsahu8908]

I am liking t roc more than q2 and also loving the design of it

[@shubhamgoyal3890]

I personally like the VW more

[@steinerding3978]

If you compare the T-Roc and the Q2, definitely VW wins.

[@lupreztryson]

I personally like to think you’re a blithering idiot

[@Deutschland828]

@@lupreztryson what you said makes you more like an idiot

[@upclosevideo]

I love our T Roc. Made one mistake though, could have ordered the key fob auto open /close hatch/boot for £300, it requires a firm pull to close without and it’s the only thing we regret not ordering. To aftermarket fit one is £1200 so if you dithering over the options, do order the remote close. You won’t regret it.👌

[@happyhero1093]

Do you get yours brand new?

[@markparkin5372]

I've just got a 2017 Q2, 2 litre TDI. My last cars were both Skoda fabias, I only changed because I need a bigger car. I must say I absolutely love the Q2. It's fast, incredible to drive, really like the shape of it and it's my first automatic car and I didn't realise just how nice it is to change to automatic. Yes there's some things on the design like the key is an old cheap thing, it's not keyless start, but that's not the end of the world. It's not perfect size wise, but it's enough for what I need and it will be enough for as long as I need the extra bit of room. I'll be keeping the car as long as it will last

[@thenukranasinghe2489]

have the same colour q2. Really love it.

[@LG-kl3co]

The point of the downgraded interior seems to be lost on many. The T Roc is a barge created for the Mum and the school run , the brats are occupying the other seats....well kicking the Hell out of them, spilling their drinks, treading sweets into the fabric of the seat and carpets . It was never intended to be luxury only practicality !

[@sggy3002]

I agree the T-Roc can't have nasty plastics costing more than 20k. Different story when it comes to the Golf, especially R-Line Golf vs S-Line A3. Imo much much better interior and exterior of the Golf. Well, we own both cars in our family and the Golf also drives better, and that's logical given that it's the jewel in the VW crown. Unless badge snobing is important to you, there's no point in buying higher spec A3. I also do agree lesser specs version of Golf look worse than A3 lesser versions.

[@pankajtayal4433]

exterior vw wins . Interior Audi wins . But there is no clear winner here imo . Audi q2 is more like a lifestyle car rather than practical .

[@PaddyMcMe]

A small suggestion, the reality is the majority of the time you'll see a car is when you're driving, usually behind it, so in future focus a bit more on the rear view of the vehicle.

[@brkicmilos91]

Which is better, not which is best.

[@hgfdchij]

Which is the best out of the two

[@GangsterDolphins]

theone Volkswagen

[@tatoum9743]

Choose Q2 as sporty SUV and T ROC as pratically one...

[@tigercat418]

@@tatoum9743 plastic car

[@tarantulahawk6290]

Englezi kazu tako, "which is best out of two", ili "The very best of Tom Jones" etc.

[@jamboreeband]

The T-ROC is a better buy and looks better as well

[@mrjones29]

Does it really matter about the "scratchy" cabin plastic material on the VW T-Roc upfront? For vehicles around the 20k - 25k price range what you expecting? You get what you pay for brand new.

[@OldPortsmouth]

We are cross shopping the T-Cross with the CrosslandX and Seat Arona - Mrs M wants good visibility as the No 1 and ease of driving in traffic as No 2 (so good tech) have you some guidance or opinions having driven them all please?

[@NicoGrech]

T-Roc with an R-Line trim and I am happy.

[@sophiabeauty9997]

The troc is better! I’m very indecisive and have been figuring out which one to buy for a very long time. The Q2 entry level is very cheap looking the exterior and interior n I’m a massive Audi fan so was disappointed to find it’s only worth getting the sports upwards not technik The Troc is more solid n even at entry level looks great. Also worth to know that troc even at entry level drives exactly the same as the higher specs as it’s just the look that slightly changes with trim etc not the drive. I’d go for a 1.5

[@maedhros0111]

I got the 1.5 TSI 3 years ago. Such a nice car

[@KirkKreifels]

I'll take the upcoming Lexus UX ;) Hybrid/AWD

[@nvl2691]

LEXUriouS Kirk agreed

[@easycozee]

warning: " It's still a freaking toyota" comments are coming

[@pratik1568]

@@easycozee it is what it is and its just a toyota

[@easycozee]

Here we go

[@funkymonkey1198]

@@pratik1568 Yeah and Audi is just a VW. Or should that be Skoda? From a VW CC driver

[@muumoo111]

something wrong with the audio, please check it out and in next videos fix it, thank you

[@QantonisQ]

The interior plastics of T-Roc is a piece of shit for it's price, even if you get the top of the line version!

[@jojohan6906]

I agree. It drives well and all, but the plastic kills the car. Otherwise it's nice.

[@mark_r49]

Very eloquent reply, well thought out!

[@QantonisQ]

The next one probably gonna cost like 1k more and have the plastics that should have in first place. Or they are gonna cut from something else and put better plastics. Ordinary things that automakers does.

[@Danial0152]

VW cost cutting, they have been at it since 2010..

[@TheHolydruid]

I really dont get that reasoning, the car is very good, the interior is scratchy, but very well build, nothing moves and it's again very sturdy. Its not soft touch materials but its still well made.

[@EdwardMoore101]

Tiguan 2.0 4motion. Best option for price/quality/space/tech.

[@Max0800]

Nah man my dad owns the full option one and it’s really cheap from the inside

[@FalloutNewNarwhal]

Do a video where you compare these 2, Seat Arona and the Kia Stonic please! Off road Tests included

[@anson20ify]

Those r not off road cars 😀

[@anson20ify]

Those cars are good for city drives 🤔

[@oliversimpson42]

For heaving sake Matt you are kidding the VW is better because it’s more practical and it does not need to be sporty it will be some mum driving half of the time so my verdict is buy the VW

[@Paulcrastinator2236]

Does anyone actually ever sit in their car and scratch at the interior to see if it's scratchy plastic or not? Can't say I do.

[@paulbrady5259]

As always a great review of both cars. That’s really helped me make my mind up. It’s the Audi!

[@JonLondrezos]

Which one is the most comfortable Matt? And which one is the quietest? I appreciate that you have to talk about handling, but when city speed limits are dropping to 20mph, I don't really care!

[@MelvinCruz-g2u]

T-Roc for me.. I mean a lot of plus points here.

[@seb.]

Not a single word on the hard plastic in the Q2? What happened to finger fling test on the top of the doors

[@blueheaduk]

I honestly don't think the Q2/Q3/A3 interiors are all that nice? In the bigger Audi's for sure they're really comfortable but I don't know how a soft touch dash makes the Q2 suddenly nicer than the T-Roc. Neither particularly exciting though!

[@Keisha7612]

Love the T Roc

[@Wurzelzwerg1212]

The T-Rocs interiour is laughably bad imo. I have sat in one a couple of days ago that was specced up to 46k€, but the inside felt cheaper than any Mk8 Fiesta. I always liked VW interiours for their minimalist design with high quality materials (for the class), but some of the latest models are just terrible.

[@Stefan86239]

Imo they just reuse interiors in the last times...just change a few things like cup holders or dash shape but in fact it's the same interior.

[@bingobongo1615]

Wurzelzwerg1212 You havent actually been in a MK8 Fiesta, havent you? They do have soft touch material on the dash ;)

[@bscott77]

46k!!! Madness for a car like that

[@q3b26]

Even a Fiesta from 2006 has a soft touch dashboard! ;)

[@Wurzelzwerg1212]

@Vinnisl a I have been in one and am aware of that. It's part of the point I was trying to make. The Fiestas Interiour (in higher trim levels at least) is nicer than the one in the T-Roc for considerably less money.

[@maartendemuynck3653]

The T-Roc is the better-looking for sure ...

[@menifo4334]

The T-Roc looks "exciting" on the outside and the Q2 feels "special" on the inside??? What next?

[@CzarnaWroc]

I think it's the other way around..Lol

[@mrxnoname93]

Not bad but I'd rather have an A3 or a Golf to be honest.

[@happychappy2014]

And scrape the ground twice a day, at least in my city.

[@Maurice_Moss]

I maintain, for a car to be good looking, it has to look good with small wheels. The q2 doesn't

[@quokkapirquish6825]

I bought a 3 year old q2 diesel automatic - great car, 62mpg, never going to get a speeding ticket, dead quiet inside, great on the motorway. Perfect city car I think, its a shame Audi have decided to delete the Q2, id have thought that it was a huge seller, I've seen tons of them on the roads

[@philiphede2919]

I have ben in both cars and the Q2 feels cheaper

[@jackdckr]

I have been in both and thats total bullshit

[@JMB1891]

@@jackdckr 😂

[@MrArchie800]

I only recently realized my car had soft-touch plastics on the dash, never felt the need to touch before watching Car Wow vids, is it that big a deal on a basic car?

[@ssdivizion]

The interior of Q2...Its fantastic,sporty and youth design at the same time,Audi for me,for exterior..funny,VW looks better at front ,hehe

[@73aek]

troc has 190hp 0-100 at 7.1sec. q2 150hp 0-100 8.5 , and it feels sportier...

[@aleksandarstojanovic9637]

Did Mat cover the horsepower and engine options of each car or did I miss it in the video?

[@IM-wd6qy]

Engraçado q as lanternas traseiras do Q2 lembram muito mais o Pólo do as do TRoc!

[@TrdelnikZeSkoricu]

How would you compare the new skoda kamiq to those two?

[@tcecoleshaw]

T-roc looks rugged, whilst Q2 looks like a designer handbag. Shame the Skoda Karoq wasnt included in the review as it looks better value from VAG. Otherwise Volvo XC40 in this segment for me!

[@eliots7218]

Are those red brake callipers on a VW T-Roc?

[@shash7539]

review the T-Roc R

[@fjoralbveruari6379]

3:08 dude your hand is bleeding.

[@gdstudios539]

Its weird because the blood is red fire and that means he got hurt in this video idk, when time passes the blood swithces to another red and it gets in a weird red color

[@fjoralbveruari6379]

@@gdstudios539 because it gets oxydated.

[@gdstudios539]

@@fjoralbveruari6379 yup

[@Saj14356]

Thank you for the info I was wondering to go for Audi q2 or Seat Leon

[@bscott77]

That TRoc interior quality is just shocking. Welcome to 1985 😳

[@antonthompson7838]

I was thinking 🤔 about getting a SUV but then realized that everyone is getting one, I’ll be getting a Hatchback instead!

[@frankopanklaric]

Wow, you are so independant. You decide where you go by looking where everyone else is going and then going the opposite. No one controls you. You are so unique!

[@mrnb8932]

@@frankopanklaric Dobro si ti njemu reko

[@paulburton2692]

You can't afford either

[@totkamacedonia1337]

Whats up that scratchy/squidgy dashboard obsession?! You NEVER touch it!

[@leaningtower73]

Actually after seeing these videos I'm really starting to touch my old Mercedes A Class dashboard. Soft touch everywhere, wood trims and leather seats. What an interior made in 2008!

[@ismailmouhoub]

Of course the Audi, the t-Roc is just a Volkswagen

[@duncan.scobie]

I have had the q2 for almost a year and I am in no hurry to get rid of it!!! That's not just because it's on a 3 yr finance plan 🤔🙄😉

[@domyct46]

Q2 edition 1 is awesome

[@shuaibali3579]

If u got a Audi Q2 S Line should have compared it to a T-Roc R Line instead of a standard T-Roc

[@stunnymega]

its not an s line, it just has some options picked from the s line (steering wheel). Audi is all about options :/. If you don’t understand R line is like umm instead of an A5/A4/A3 its an S5/S4/S3. They also have RS versions before lambo takes over haha. S line package options do not change performance on standard audis

[@mbafalosable]

I can fit it under the spare in t roc just put it in the left side first and squeeze a little bit and you done

[@stephandolby]

Some crossovers (SUV seems a bit rich) look good, but for the same (or less) money, you could potentially get a higher specification model of the hatchback it's based upon with better interior, better handling and better fuel consumption. Admittedly, you lose a bit of interior space and ground clearance (and possibly a better view), but even if you have 4WD (not that their hatchback equivalents don't, especially in Audi's case), who's going to take them off-road anyway? Perhaps people like the idea of sitting higher up, or being able to lord it over other drivers.

[@jonhepplestone]

How old is the tech underneath this car, if you still have to put the key in the ignition and turn it to start the car?

[@hokagazsin]

Do a Q2 and A3 SB Comparison!!

[@markjeffers4663]

Still having trouble deciding which suv type we should buy heads wrecked need help love volvo xc60 but I'm not made of money ffs

[@kineticm32]

but soft touch are harder to clean...

[@astral_md]

T-Roc by far for me, VW did a good job.

[@ivanstambolov4701]

So basically Audi`s interior is "more expensive" but does not have rear vents and rear armrest. Interesting.

[@markheywood8236]

The answer is a Golf. The only differences between a Golf and T-Roc is that the T-Roc rides higher and has a fractionally larger boot - but the Golf has a far better interior, rides/drives better than both of these mini SUVs and will hold its value better. Why not an A3 then? Well because it's just a Golf with jewellery on, and while it's marginally better than the Golf....it doesn't warrant the significant price difference. If you want a mid size, grown up car with a hatch, buy a Golf. Or a Skoda Octavia if you want a bit more space.

[@eyeCU13]

I'm pretty sure you could store the parcel shelves of both cars behind the rear seats, just like on some Skodas. Not all parcel shelves go under the false floor. Designers try different solutions.

[@MrSyrett]

Am I the only one who couldn’t give a fuck about “scratchy” plastic?

[@easymax2004]

These two cars share the same MQB platform. So differences are in equipment and luxury material.

[@MrIwednesday]

A little suggestion. Graphical annotations on the screen for key points, please. When you mention the price, for example, the price should be shown on screen. Other key points should follow suit

[@Lb.q2]

Nobody cares tbh

[@deyoviC]

Why the blood on the hand (3:08)? Also, I noticed you leaning more on your left side. Is your leg hurt?