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Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Volkswagen T-Roc: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
S4 Refrigeration starts ZAR 191,751 cheaperS4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · T-Roc from ZAR 648,900
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Specification
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Maximum Power
S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
T-Roc140 kW
Maximum Torque
S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
T-Roc320 Nm
Engine Size
S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
T-Roc2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
T-Roc15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
S4 Refrigeration210 mm
T-Roc168 mm
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Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2021
Generation
Current local listing
Current first-generation T-Roc remains on sale while the second generation is prepared for South Africa
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Van
SUV
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1955-2055 kg
1400 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
2020 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Length
-
4234 mm
Width
-
1819 mm
Height
-
1573 mm
Wheelbase
-
2593 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
392 l
Kerb Weight
-
1400 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.4 m
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1569 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1546 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
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
Not Applicable
392 l
AC Type
Not Available
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.7
6.3
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Not Available
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2179 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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
140 kW
Maximum Torque
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Gearbox
Manual
7-speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
Manual
7-speed DSG
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
DCT
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Manual
7-speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4MOTION AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
7
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.1 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 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
13 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
7
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
7
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
7
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric 6-Way
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Infotainment System
Not Available
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch Digital Cockpit
USB Ports
Not Available
3
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
SYNC
Touchscreen
Not Available
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Available
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
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
S4 Refrigeration
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
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Space Saver
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
143 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
3
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
S4 Refrigeration
T-Roc
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
500749 ZAR
760100 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Active local lineup
Starting Price
457149
760100
Starting Price Zar
457149
760100
In depth: how these cars differ
This S4 Refrigeration and T-Roc comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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