
The Volkswagen T-Roc has 4 cylinders. Taking the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc as an example, it belongs to the compact SUV category, with body dimensions of: length 4318mm, width 1819mm, height 1582mm, wheelbase 2680mm, front track 1542mm, rear track 1543mm, fuel tank capacity 51L, and luggage compartment capacity 401L. The 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 150PS, maximum power of 110kW, maximum torque of 250Nm, and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

I recently researched the configuration of the Volkswagen T-Roc, and this car is equipped with a four-cylinder engine across all variants. The 1.2T and 1.5T displacement engines on the market all feature an inline four-cylinder layout, especially the new models which have been fully upgraded to the EA211 Evo 1.5T four-cylinder engine, delivering very smooth power transitions. During my test drive, I specifically paid attention to the engine's operational quality—the vibration suppression from the four-cylinder structure is indeed much more comfortable compared to a three-cylinder engine, and the turbocharged pushback when you floor the accelerator is also adequate. If you're commuting in the city, the low-end torque performance of the 1.5T version is more than enough to handle stop-and-go traffic.

As someone who frequents repair shops, I'm very familiar with Volkswagen's powertrains. The 1.5T and 1.2T turbocharged engines currently equipped in the T-Roc both feature standard four-cylinder configurations. Every time I open the engine cover, I can see four neatly arranged ignition coils. Special reminder: models after 2023 have been fully upgraded to the fourth-generation EA211 four-cylinder engine, which adds variable geometry turbo technology compared to older models, resulting in faster power response. This layout is stable and reliable, and provides much more working space for spark plug replacement compared to V-type engines.

During actual driving, the engine sound of the T-Roc exhibits the typical rhythm of a four-cylinder engine. Compared to the vibration issues experienced with three-cylinder models, the T-Roc's 1.5T four-cylinder engine is noticeably more stable during start-stop and idle conditions. During maintenance, the technician mentioned that this inline four-cylinder structure has low maintenance costs, and the oil filter replacement is conveniently designed. It's worth noting that if you opt for the 1.2T version, although it's also a four-cylinder, the horsepower is slightly weaker, so you should allow extra distance when overtaking.


