Volkswagen T-ROC vs Isuzu MU-X

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Volkswagen T-ROC
Volkswagen T-ROC

$29,839 - $74,248

2024 price

Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

2025 price

Summary

2024 Volkswagen T-ROC
2025 Isuzu MU-X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.4L

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
6.3L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Options become pricey
  • Minor ergonomic quirks
  • Might feel outdated to some

  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance
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 Isuzu MU-X Summary

The new Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain is the top-shelf variant in the recently facelifted MU-X line-up.

The X-Terrain is a seven-seat 4WD wagon and – as part of this new MU-X range – it has an updated chassis, a tweaked suspension set-up, some new safety tech and a recalibrated rough terrain mode (Isuzu’s off-road traction control system on steroids).

So, is this new MU-X grade worth your attention?

Read on.

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Deep dive comparison

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