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Decision summary
Renault Kwid Limited Edition vs Volkswagen T-Roc: the short answer
Kwid Limited Edition and T-Roc are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Kwid Limited Edition starts ZAR 439,101 cheaperKwid Limited Edition from ZAR 209,799 · T-Roc from ZAR 648,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Maximum Power
Kwid Limited Edition50 kW @ 5500 rpm
T-Roc140 kW
Maximum Torque
Kwid Limited Edition91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
T-Roc320 Nm
Engine Size
Kwid Limited Edition999 cc
T-Roc2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Kwid Limited Edition20.4 km/l
T-Roc15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Kwid Limited Edition180 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.
Renault Kwid Limited Edition
1.0L AMT Limited Ed 10 YR
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Kwid Limited Edition
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T-Roc
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Kwid Limited Edition
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T-Roc
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Model Introduced Year
2026
2021
Generation
Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range
Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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
2026
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
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
759 kg
1400 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
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
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Length
3731 mm
4234 mm
Width
1579 mm
1819 mm
Height
1513 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2422 mm
2593 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
279 l
392 l
Kerb Weight
759 kg
1400 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1169 kg
2020 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
965 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
850 mm
-
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Front Track Width
Not Available
1569 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1546 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Multi-Link
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Multi-Link
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
392 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Available
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
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 Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
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
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated 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
999 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
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
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
140 kW
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
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
5-Speed AMT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
152 km/h
203 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.9 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
119.9 Nm/tonne
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
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Gearbox
AMT
7-speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
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
5
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed DSG
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
DCT
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
AMT
7-speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
FWD
4MOTION AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
19.6 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
25.0 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
28
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
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Airbags
Front airbags
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
Not Available
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
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric 6-Way
Seat Trim
Fabric
Cloth
Front Armrest
-
Standard
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
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
3
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
7
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
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
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
168 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
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
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
215/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
14-inch
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Space Saver
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
143 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
143
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
143
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
Optional
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan Duration
2 year / 30 000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
2 year / 30 000 km
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Ownership Role
range-specific
South Africa market model
Price Zar
219999 ZAR
760100 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Active local lineup
Starting Price
219999
760100
Starting Price Zar
219999
760100
Spec
Kwid Limited Edition
T-Roc
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 Year / 150 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 Year / 150 000 km
3
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kwid Limited Edition 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: Kwid Limited Edition 26 vs T-Roc 64.
Efficiency index: Kwid Limited Edition 76 vs T-Roc 61.
Safety-equipment index: Kwid Limited Edition 91 vs T-Roc 99.
Practicality index: Kwid Limited Edition 52 vs T-Roc 58.
Ownership-cover index: Kwid Limited Edition 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
T-Roc leads by 7 points
Kwid Limited Edition 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
Kwid Limited Edition
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen T-Roc
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid Limited Edition
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T-Roc leads. However, Kwid Limited Edition may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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