Volkswagen T-ROC vs Audi SQ8
What's the difference?

Volkswagen T-ROC

$24,880 - $62,890

2024 price

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Audi SQ8

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2025 price

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Summary

2024 Volkswagen T-ROC

2025 Audi SQ8

By Chris Thompson

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.4L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.3L/100km (combined)

11.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Easy and fun to drive
Sturdy, quality feel
Value without options

Understated but elegant looks
Gusty engine that delivers serious power
Comfortably fits a large family

Dislikes

Options become pricey
Minor ergonomic quirks
Might feel outdated to some

Never hits any thrilling notes
Technology is harder than it needs to be
Internal storage could be better

2024 Volkswagen T-ROC Summary

For a small SUV that technically starts under the $40,000 mark, the 2024 Volkswagen T-Roc has a fair bit going for it.

It’s still in its first generation, but updates have made some parts of the T-Roc feel properly up to speed. And the parts that haven’t? Well, maybe that’s not such a bad thing.

We’re driving the mid-spec Style 110TSI, which sits above the base CityLife, but below the R-Line. Then of course, there’s the wicked R variant.

But is this a Euro that could replace your trusted Japanese small SUV?

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2025 Audi SQ8 Summary

The Audi SQ8 has had a mid-life refresh but this upper large SUV still offers luxury with its powerful V8 engine that fans know and love, as well as the features you would expect in a top model.

It competes against the Mercedes-AMG GLE and Porsche Cayenne but we’re family testing the SQ8 to see how it handles domestic life.

Keep reading to see what we’ve discovered.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Volkswagen T-ROC 2025 Audi SQ8

Verdict

So that’s the T-Roc, a bit of Euro style that’s still priced to take the fight to some small SUVs from Japan or Korea.

Is it the cheapest style-forward small SUV you can get? No, but it’s far from the expensive end of things.

Plus, if you can resist ticking some option boxes, it beats some value-focused rivals and looks good doing it.

If the feeling of a sturdy fit-out and a confidence inspiring drive is important to you, I reckon the T-Roc should be an entry on your shopping list.

Verdict

The Audi SQ8 isn’t your typical performance SUV. It’s more refined and less flashy. The tech can be more complicated than it needs to be and if you’re wanting that V8 soundscape, you won’t find it here.

However, the handling and on road experience are superb plus you can comfortably haul the family around and look good doing it.

Volkswagen T-ROC vs Audi SQ8 What's the difference?

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Volkswagen T-ROC vs Audi SQ8
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