GWM Cannon vs Volkswagen T-Roc

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

GWM Cannon Discontinued model
GWM Cannon in South Africa

GWM Cannon

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 634,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 9.8 km/l
VS
Volkswagen T-Roc in South Africa

Volkswagen T-Roc

2.0 TSI 140kW 4Motion R-Line DSG Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 760,100 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Cannon vs Volkswagen T-Roc: the short answer

Cannon and T-Roc are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · T-Roc: current from ZAR 648,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon T-Roc
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW T-Roc140 kW
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm T-Roc320 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc T-Roc2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l T-Roc15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 mm T-Roc168 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

GWM Cannon

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Volkswagen T-Roc

2.0 TSI 140kW 4Motion R-Line DSG

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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How Hagalu rates cars

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

T-Roc

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

T-Roc

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Cannon T-Roc
Chrome Exterior Highlights Yes -
Chrome Grille Yes -
AC Type Yes Standard
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Active Safety Alert Yes -
Adaptive Dampers No Not Available
Aero Kit No -
Air Conditioning Yes Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes -
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes -
Automatic Headlamps Yes -
Bed Extender No Not Available
Boot Opener Yes -
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 392 l
Bottle Holders Yes -
Bull Bar Optional -
Canopy Fitment Compatible Not Available
Centre Console Full-length with storage Standard
Climate Control Yes Standard
Climate Zones 2 Standard
Coat Hooks Rear Yes -
Cornering Lights Yes -
Digital Speedometer Yes -
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Door Sill Trim Aluminium -
Drag Coefficient 0.42 -
Driver Display Multi-Information Display -
Driver Drowsiness Detection Yes -
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes -
Electric Tailgate Yes Not Available
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes -
Engine Start Stop Yes Standard
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km -
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes -
Follow Me Home Lights Yes -
Front Armrest Yes Standard
Front Power Outlet Yes -
Front Wipers Type Variable intermittent -
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.8 6.3
Fuel Lid Opener Yes -
Glove Box Lockable illuminated -
Glovebox Cooling No -
Grab Handles Rear Yes -
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Headrest Front Adjustable -
Headrest Rear Adjustable -
Heads Up Display Yes -
Heated Mirrors Yes -
Hill Start Assist Yes -
Horn Type Electric -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Intelligent Speed Assist Yes -
Intercooler Yes -
Keyless Entry Yes Smart Entry
Load Bed Cover Optional Not Available
Load Bed Length 1505 mm Not Applicable
Load Bed Light Yes Not Available
Load Bed Steps No Not Available
Load Bed Width 1545 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm 1505 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm 1545 mm Not Applicable
Locking Diff Rear Yes -
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist Yes -
Electric Mirror Folding Electric -
Multi Function Steering Yes -
Oil Pressure Warning Yes -
Panoramic Roof Yes Standard
Pedal Covers Aluminium-style -
Performance Data Logger No Not Available
Power Mirrors Yes -
Power Windows Yes All Doors
Powered Tailgate Yes -
Prop Shaft Two-piece -
Puddle Lights Yes -
Push Button Start Yes Standard
Push Button Start Yes Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Standard
Reading Lights Front Yes -
Reading Lights Rear Yes -
Rear Air Conditioning No -
Rear Defogger Yes -
Rear Reading Lamps Yes -
Rear Seat Split No -
Rear Step Bumper Yes -
Rear Window Defroster Yes -
Rear Wing No -
Remote Central Locking Yes -
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Side Mirror Yes -
Remote Start No -
Rev Counter Yes -
Rev Matching No Not Available
Ride Mode Selection Yes -
Roof Antenna Mast Antenna -
Roof Load 120 kg -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes -
Seat Type Bucket Seat -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Service Reminder Yes -
Side Steps Yes -
Skid Plates Yes Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel Yes Space Saver
Speed Alert System Yes -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes -
Steering Response Progressive -
Sunroof Yes Standard
Sunvisors Dual with vanity mirrors -
Surround View Monitor Yes Not Available
Tachometer Yes -
Tail Lamps Yes -
Tailgate Damper Yes Not Available
Tailgate Lock Yes Not Available
Temperature Gauge Yes -
Tie Down Hooks Yes -
Tow Bar Type Receiver hitch compatible Not Available
TPMS Yes Standard
Trailer Stability Assist Yes Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control Yes Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trip Computer Yes -
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Vanity Mirror Yes -
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes -
Voice Command Yes -
Voice Command Support Yes -
Welcome Lighting Yes -
Wireless Charging Yes Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 392 l
Rim Size 18 18-inch Alloy
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Standard
Unlocking Yes Smart Entry
Wireless Charger Yes Standard
Sound System 9 8
Battery Preconditioning Not confirmed Not Available
Intelligent Battery System Not confirmed Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm Not confirmed Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not confirmed Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not confirmed Not Available
Manual Aircon Not confirmed Standard
One Pedal Driving Not confirmed Not Available
Rear Electric Motor Not confirmed Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels Not confirmed Not Available
Source Model Column Not confirmed t-roc
Sport Plus Mode Not confirmed Not Available
Sports Bar Not confirmed Not Available
Trim Level Not confirmed top
Variant Role Not confirmed Entry or fleet-access derivative
Vehicle To Grid Not confirmed Not Available
Vehicle To Load Not confirmed Not Available
Spec Cannon T-Roc
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes -
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy 18-inch Alloy
Auto Headlights Yes -
Body Cladding Yes -
Body Type Pickup SUV
Daytime Running Lamps Yes LED
Daytime Running Lights Yes LED
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured -
DRL Yes LED
Exterior Colour Options 5 7
Exterior Colour Options 6 7
Fog Lamps Yes LED
Fog Lights Yes -
Front Fog Lights Yes -
Front Overhang 980 mm -
Headlight Type Yes Full LED
LED Headlamps Yes Full LED
Led Headlights Yes Full LED
Led Taillights Yes -
Load Bed Liner Optional Not Available
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable -
Rear Fog Lights Yes -
Rear Overhang 1160 mm -
Rear Wiper No -
Roof Rails Yes Standard
Roof Type Metal Roof -
Rear Spoiler No -
Headlamps Yes Full LED
Headlights Yes Full LED
Front Fog Lamps Yes LED
Exterior Mirror Electric Yes -
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic sunroof Standard
Active Exhaust Not confirmed Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon and T-Roc comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Cannon 61 vs T-Roc 64.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs T-Roc 61.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon 94 vs T-Roc 99.

Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs T-Roc 58.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 65 vs T-Roc 43.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Cannon leads by 3 points

Cannon and T-Roc are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 100% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon

100% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 94
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Leads by 3 points
67
#2

T-Roc

89% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Ownership 43
Performance 64
Efficiency 61
Safety 99
Practicality 58
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T-Roc +3 Efficiency T-Roc +20 Safety T-Roc +5 Practicality Cannon +22 Ownership Cannon +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cannon

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

T-Roc

Performance 64/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 67 pts for T-Roc

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon leads. However, T-Roc may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Cannon vs T-Roc questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.