Volkswagen T-ROC vs Jaguar E-Pace
What's the difference?

Volkswagen T-ROC

$24,880 - $62,890

2024 price

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Jaguar E-Pace

$23,999 - $40,888

2020 price

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Summary

2024 Volkswagen T-ROC

2020 Jaguar E-Pace

By Chris Thompson

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.4L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

6.3L/100km (combined)

6.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

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

Value
Practicality
Safety

Dislikes

Options become pricey
Minor ergonomic quirks
Might feel outdated to some

Relative thirst
So-so warranty
Steering’s modest road feel

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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2020 Jaguar E-Pace Summary

Jaguar raised more than a few eyebrows in 2016 when it entered the rapidly expanding world of premium SUVs with the mid-size F-Pace. And the product development boffins at Coventry HQ liked it so much they cooked up another one.

The compact E-Pace (and subsequent electric I-Pace) has re-positioned the brand from luxury sedans, wagons, and performance sports cars, to all that with SUVs now leading the brand and product charge.

The F-Pace is a beautifully composed five-seater. Does this smaller E-Pace package deliver even more good things?

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Volkswagen T-ROC 2020 Jaguar E-Pace

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 Jaguar E-Pace Chequered Flag P250 is a compact, polished premium SUV package. Good value, super safe and spacious, it combines brilliant practicality with comfort and healthy performance. It’s a little thirsty, there are some relatively minor dynamic niggles, and Jaguar’s ownership package needs to lift its game. But for those who don’t have a lot of room to spare, yet don’t want to skimp on the luxury experience, it’s a compelling option in a highly competitive category.

Volkswagen T-ROC vs Jaguar E-Pace What's the difference?

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Volkswagen T-ROC vs Jaguar E-Pace
What's the difference?