If one were to drive with a very light foot, the engine returns very good mileage

BHPian sagwal, tristis2008 and DVL666 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

BHPian sagwal shared the following numbers with his 11,000 km done T-Roc 1.5 TSI

Current ODO: 11000 KMs

Current Age: 3.5 Months

As per MID( MID shows 3-4% higher kmpl):

City Driving with moderate traffic: 12-14 kmpl

Highway Driving with lightfoot: 18-21 kmpl

Highway Driving with sporty drive: 16-18 kmpl

Overall Mileage: 14-16 kmpl ( 50% highway and 50 % city)

BHPian tristis2008 had the following to share with his 5000 km done T-Roc:

T-Roc 1.5 TSI DSG - Model Year 2020.

I am not a mileage freak, but I do keep capturing the car's expenses.

Here is the mileage of last 10 fillings. The drive of around 5000 kms, if I roughly calculate, was 40% Highway and 60% City, with full usage of AC on highways and rare use of AC during city drives.

Bengaluru has cold to pleasant weather. So I do not need to use AC much.

However, if one were to drive with a very light foot, the engine returns very good mileage. In fact I made an attempt and got the below.

BHPian dvl666 had the following numbers to share with his 13,000 km done T-Roc:

T-Roc 1.5 TSI DSG - Model Year 2021

I have a detailed log where due to Bombay traffic & my driving habits I have rarely got mileage above 12kmpl

In our recent trip to Gujarat managed to get 15kmpl driving consciously around 100kmh due to the excellent roads, less traffic and hence lack of sudden braking/acceleration.

To my surprise, in our recent trip on Pune Expressway returning to Bombay we got 20 on the expressway.

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Bengaluru has cold to pleasant weather. So I do not need to use AC much.

BHPian tristis2008 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

T-Roc 1.5 TSI DSG - Model Year 2020:

I am not a mileage freak, but I do keep capturing the car's expenses.

Here is the mileage of last 10 fillings. The drive of around 5000 kms, if I roughly calculate, was 40% Highway and 60% City, with full usage of AC on highways and rare use of AC during city drives.
Bengaluru has cold to pleasant weather. So I do not need to use AC much:

 However, if one were to drive with a very light foot, the engine returns very good mileage. In fact I made an attempt and got the below:

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I did look at the VW Virtus, however, didn't like it and the Jeep Compass diesel AT is out of my budget.

BHPian shilpa3326 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi fellow BHPians,

I'm on the lookout to buy a new SUV mainly because of the current road conditions while traveling as many areas have roads under construction resulting in patchy roads filled with potholes for a short stretch.

I currently own a Honda Amaze, I used to own a Honda City, however, sold it as the ground clearance was low resulting in me scraping the front bumper whenever I used to take it to my home.

I like the Honda Amaze, however, it's not as fun to drive as my brother's Polo GT, which I just adore. So, I'm mainly looking for something that's fun to drive, has enough boot space, and has a sunroof.

We are a family of 3 and my kid is only 9 months old.

I did look at the VW Virtus, however, didn't like it and the Jeep Compass diesel AT is out of my budget.

So, it has come down to a new Taigun GT Plus, which costs around 22.5L on-road or a preowned T-Roc 2021, which costs 24L. Even though the ride quality is a tad bit stiffer on the T-Roc, I loved the way it looks and drives and as there's no news of a new batch coming in anytime soon, it has come down to either the Taigun GT Plus or a preowned T-Roc. What would you guys recommend?

Here's what BHPian shanxz had to say on the matter:

Welcome to TBHP.

24 lakhs for a 2021 T-Roc seems expensive and someone selling a year old unit raises some red flags but I may be wrong on that.

Do note that the T-Roc is a CBU so any maintenance/repairs is going to cost more than the Taigun 1.5 which has its 1.5 TSI - DSG powertrain as the only major component which isn't localized. On the flip side the T-Roc will definitely feel more premium than the Taigun.

Since you haven't mentioned any specific requirement for more power I would suggest to pitch the Taigun 1.0 Topline against the T-Roc to get a more balanced approach with both cars pitching their USPs of performance, cost, maintenance costs over its expected time with you.

Although I can't suggest a black and white decision, here are some points to consider:

• Get maximum warranty and adhere to the service schedule in kms or time.
• Any DSG unit whether the Taigun GT 1.5 or the T-Roc is recommended to set aside a "DSG fund" of 3 lakhs(safe side) for any repairs arising out of the warranty period if you intend to keep your car for that long.
• The Taigun 1.0 AT is the more economical option in purchase, maintenance and repairs so that's a big USP in its favour apart from the brilliant 1.0 TSI.
• If getting the T-Roc check with VW if the car has undergone its scheduled service and is under warranty.

Hope it helps.

Here's what BHPian androdev had to say on the matter:

Understandable that T-Roc is more appealing, however it would be much easier to live with Taigun due to much better local service support. Taigun GT has a very good drivetrain so you won't be missing out much. Don't underestimate the hassle of owning a CBU car sold in such few numbers. In fact, you might want to check out used Tucson, X1, GLA, V40 etc if you are in the mood for "yeh dil mange more"

Here'd what BHPian yedukrishnan199 had to say on the matter:

A new VW T-Roc used to cost around 27 lakh on-road in Kerala, whereas a one-year used T-Roc costs you around 24 lakhs, it doesn't seem like a good deal to me considering that it is a discontinued model and there are no signs of VW that they are reintroducing it again, Moreover as pointed out by@shancz, being a CBU, maintenance, and repairs for the T-Roc are going to be expensive.

However, the T-Roc is a much better built and luxurious car than the Taigun based on the MQB A1 Platform and it does show in the quality of interiors and build quality. The Taigun is a locally manufactured product based on the MQB AO IN platform designed for India.

So it basically boils down to whether you prefer a brand new car (Taigun) or a used premium car (T-Roc).

Here' what BHPian Guna had to say on the matter:

The T-Roc came with a panoramic sunroof. Other than this, I don't see a strong case for T-Roc over a new Tiguan (Of course you get CBU build quality, some driver assistance features like 'lane assistance' 'front collision warning'.... etc but those advantages are negated by the fact that it is a preowned car and the repair parts would always take much longer to arrive).

But if you personally like the T-Roc (I do), it is a different matter. It would be the case of 'heart 'over 'head'.

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The acceleration burst when needed is perfect with 95 octane and it takes 1-2 sec more with unleaded (you can feel the delay between pedal press & acceleration).

BHPian dvl666 recently shred this with other enthusiasts.

A couple of outstation trips & local driving in the past few months, this is what i have noticed:

• The drive was pleasant and effortless.
• Went to Nashik and the ghats were handled well.
• Body roll almost absent.
• Potholes on the Thane/Bhiwandi/Wada section were handled well.
• The uneven bumps are what cause an issue and the suspension tends to creak sometimes.
• The wipers are utter rubbish. Front ones are already making a hard noise with uneven pressure. Rear wiper gets lifted from the far end and has to be realigned manually every so often.
• Absolutely no driver or passenger fatigue in 3-3.5 hour drive.

I tried both 95 octane and normal unleaded with recommended tyre air pressure.

The acceleration burst when needed is perfect with 95 octane and it takes 1-2 sec more with unleaded (you can feel the delay between pedal press & acceleration).

The car gave a decent 13-15kmpl on highway and 8-10kmpl in city with recommended tyre pressure. However, I decided to listen to someone and reduced the pressure by 2 points then recommended (for better breaking in potholed roads) and mileage has dropped drastically. Can feel the heaviness in the car. However breaking improved significantly as expected on the bad road.

Decided that I am going to stick with 95 octane as much as possible and maintain recommended tyre pressure in the city and maybe experiment once again with 1 point less this time on highway.

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It remains to be seen if the new 1.5L TSI evo2 engine makes its way onto some of the Indian models as well.

Volkswagen has updated its 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine globally. The new 1.5-litre TSI evo2 unit is said to offer improved efficiency while reducing emissions. The updated engine will make its global debut on Volkswagen's facelifted T-Roc & T-Roc Cabriolet SUVs, before making its way onto other models by the end of the year.

The updated 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine continues to produce the same 148 BHP as its predecessors. However, it could be offered in multiple variants with varying power outputs, including a plug-in hybrid version pushing out 268 BHP. Volkswagen also claims that the 1.5-litre TSI evo2 engine is compatible with "fuels with renewable content".

According to the German automaker, the new iteration of the 1.5L TSI unit comes with its three-way catalytic converter and petrol particulate filter moved to a single emission control module, closer to the engine. This helps reduce the use of precious metals in production, while also allowing the engine to be compliant with stricter emission standards in the future. The Active Cylinder Management system has also been upgraded with the two-cylinder mode being optimised to run for a prolonged period of time. Other updates include a VTG turbocharger, high-pressure injection system and pistons with integrated cooling ducts.

In India, Volkswagen models such as the Virtus and Taigun and Skoda's Slavia & Kushaq use the outgoing 1.5L TSI evo1 engine. Hence, it remains to be seen if the new 1.5L TSI evo2 engine makes its way onto some of the Indian models as well.