Trunk comparison: VW T-Cross vs VW T-Roc

Main Differences

The VW T-Roc offers noticeably more cargo space in several dimensions: with the first row of seats upright, the trunk is 4.7 in (18%) longer, the opening height is +6.3 in (23%), the trunk depth measurement (from loading edge to floor) is 2.4 in (38%) larger, and the width of the trunk opening is 5.9 in (15%) wider than in the VW T-Cross.

Smaller differences include a trunk that is 1.2 in (2%) longer with the seats folded down, a 0.4 in (1%) wider narrowest width, and a 2.4 in (8%) higher loading edge in the T-Roc.

Impact on Usability

The larger values in the T-Roc practically mean: the higher opening (+23%) makes it easier to load tall items and they don’t stick out as much; the significantly greater depth (+38%) increases usable cargo volume and makes storing crates or bulky luggage easier because more depth is available; the wider opening (+15%) facilitates loading wide items and reduces the risk of hitting edges.

The additional length with the rear seats upright (+18%) means longer items can be transported more easily with passengers in the back seats.

On the other hand, the loading edge of the T-Roc remains somewhat higher (+8%), which makes lifting heavy loads a bit more strenuous, and differences with folded seats or at the narrowest width are negligible.