A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Jolion Pro Limited
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2021
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
1400 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Length
4470 mm
4234 mm
Width
1898 mm
1819 mm
Height
1625 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2593 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
291 l
392 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1400 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
2020 kg
Payload Capacity
405 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.4 m
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1569 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1546 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam composite
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam composite
Multi-Link
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Power Windows
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
392 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
jolion-pro-limited
t-roc
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Entry or fleet-access derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.3
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Centre Console
-
Standard
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW
140 kW
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
203 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
228.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Gearbox
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
Front-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
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4MOTION AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
7
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
7
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
4 rear sensors
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Seat Material
Leatherette
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Electric 6-Way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
Digital cockpit, premium infotainment, leather options, advanced safety
Floor Mats
Limited-edition branded carpets
Standard
Interior Colours
3
Black
Seat Trim
Black leatherette
Cloth
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Infotainment System
12.4-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch LCD
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit
USB Ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.4
SYNC
Infotainment Display
12.4
-
Infotainment Screen
12.4
SYNC
Connected Services
Wireless
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
12.4
SYNC
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear
LED
Roof Rails
Black
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
7
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
3
7
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Trim
Green exterior accents
-
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
168 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
215/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Caliper Colour
Green
-
Spare Tyre
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Space Saver
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
Optional
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Optional
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
143 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
143
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
143
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Roc
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
431450 ZAR
760100 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
431450
760100
Starting Price Zar
431450
760100
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro Limited and T-Roc comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Jolion Pro Limited 45 vs T-Roc 64.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro Limited 51 vs T-Roc 61.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro Limited 90 vs T-Roc 99.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro Limited 55 vs T-Roc 58.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro Limited 94 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
T-Roc leads by 2 points
Jolion Pro Limited and T-Roc are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T-Roc
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
94/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen T-Roc
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 65 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T-Roc leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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