Car A
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
The Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI balances everyday family practicality with efficient running costs. Its 150 hp petrol engine offers reassuring pace while staying efficient for a compact family car.
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
Crossover · Gasoline
vs
Mazda MX-30 PHEV
Crossover · Electric · AWD
Car B
Mazda MX-30 PHEV
A city-focused plug-in with AWD, the Mazda MX-30 PHEV delivers efficient-for-its-class running and everyday usability at a good value in its segment. Just note the modest acceleration and missing safety/reliability data.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
69
/
37
City
56
/
72
Budget / value
67
/
53
Road trip
50
/
29
Performance
26
/
29
Cargo
31
/
27
Practical
53
/
42
Premium
23
/
16
Winter
34
/
22
Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI · Orange = Mazda MX-30 PHEV
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
Mazda MX-30 PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI
- Efficient for its class at a combined 5.5 l/100 km.
- Versatile 445 L trunk supports family errands and weekend trips.
- 150 hp and 8.4 s 0–100 km/h give confident overtakes without excess thirst.
- At 29,000, it offers good value in its segment.
- Pure petrol powertrain won’t suit buyers prioritizing hybrid or EV efficiency.
- Not aimed at performance enthusiasts despite respectable acceleration.
- Five-seat layout and 445 L boot may be tight for larger families.
- The price may still stretch very tight budgets.
Mazda MX-30 PHEV
- Very low official combined consumption (1.5) if you charge regularly
- AWD adds traction for varied road conditions
- Practical 5-seat layout with a 366 L trunk for daily tasks
- Priced at 33,900, it’s good value in its segment
- Modest performance (0–100 km/h in 9.7 s, 145 hp) if you want quick acceleration
- Safety and reliability ratings are not provided in the data
- Needs consistent charging to realize its efficiency advantage
- Electric-only range and battery details aren’t specified here
Verdict
Pick Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mazda MX-30 PHEV if…
All-wheel drive
Mazda MX-30 PHEV's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.