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Decision summary
BMW i5 vs Volkswagen T-Roc: the short answer
i5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T-Roc.
T-Roc starts ZAR 1,163,100 cheaperi5 from ZAR 1,812,000 · T-Roc from ZAR 648,900
Five key differences
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Specification
i5
T-Roc
Maximum Power
i5442 kW
T-Roc140 kW
Maximum Torque
i5795 Nm
T-Roc320 Nm
Engine Size
i5Not Applicable
T-Roc2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
i5Not Applicable
T-Roc15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
i5140 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.
BMW i5
M60 xDrive Sedan
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
i5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
T-Roc
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
i5
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T-Roc
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
i5
T-Roc
Model Introduced Year
2023
2021
Generation
G60 executive electric sedan sharing the 5 Series body architecture with dedicated electric propulsion.
Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa
Facelift History
Current G60-generation battery-electric i5 Sedan in South African specification.
Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Volkswagen has confirmed the all-new second-generation T-Roc for the second half of 2026; local derivatives and prices are still pending
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Premium Sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1400 kg
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Length
5060 mm
4234 mm
Width
1900 mm
1819 mm
Height
1505 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2995 mm
2593 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
392 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1400 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2895 kg
2020 kg
Payload Capacity
600 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
985 mm
-
Rear Headroom
940 mm
-
Front Legroom
1047 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
442 kW
140 kW
Maximum Torque
795 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
203 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.8 sec
9.1 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
228.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
469 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive
4MOTION AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
DCT
Drivetrain
AWD
4MOTION AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
7-speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Yes
4MOTION AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
55
Combined Driving Range
469-524 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.6–18.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
7
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
7
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Parking Assist Professional
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Seat Material
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black/Atlas Grey
Cloth
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
Electric 6-Way
Seat Trim
Yes
Cloth
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Digital cockpit, premium infotainment, leather options, advanced safety
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Interior Colours
-
Black
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
392 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.3
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Emergency spare wheel
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
t-roc
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Entry or fleet-access derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Infotainment System
Yes
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit
USB Ports
2
3
Infotainment Screen
14.9
SYNC
Touchscreen
14.9
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
14.9
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
i5
T-Roc
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
7
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
All-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
168 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
215/50 R18
Front Brake Type
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
M Sport brakes, red high gloss
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Emergency spare wheel
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 935 M Bicolour Black Grey / MT
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spare Tyre
Emergency spare wheel
Space Saver
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Front Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Adaptive suspension Professional
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
1569 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1546 mm
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
Adaptive suspension Professional
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Adaptive suspension Professional
Multi-Link
Spec
i5
T-Roc
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
143 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
143
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
143
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Optional
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Optional
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
South Africa market model
Price Zar
2080000 ZAR
760100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
2080000
760100
Starting Price Zar
2080000
760100
Spec
i5
T-Roc
Warranty
Yes
3
Warranty Years
Yes
3
Warranty Kilometers
Yes
3
Basic Warranty
Yes
3
In depth: how these cars differ
This i5 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: i5 100 vs T-Roc 64.
Efficiency index: i5 90 vs T-Roc 61.
Safety-equipment index: i5 92 vs T-Roc 99.
Practicality index: i5 64 vs T-Roc 58.
Ownership-cover index: i5 not separately scored 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
i5 leads by 20 points
i5 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T-Roc.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i5
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
64/100
T-Roc
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i5
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 67 pts for T-Roc
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i5 leads. However, T-Roc may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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