Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI vs Honda Pilot Touring

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Honda Pilot Touring 7.0 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Honda Pilot Touring 285 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Honda Pilot Touring 510 L Runner-up: 392 L
Price winner Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI $27,590 Runner-up: $42,550

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI against the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Honda Pilot Touring has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.0 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring has the higher listed output at 285 hp; 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 135 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Honda Pilot Touring at 361 Nm and 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI at 250 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI has the lower recorded consumption at 6.7 L/100km; 2025 Honda Pilot Touring is listed at 10.2 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Honda Pilot Touring provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 510 litres versus 392 litres, a difference of 118 litres. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring is 604 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI has the lower listed starting price at $27,590, compared with $42,550 for 2025 Honda Pilot Touring. 2025 Honda Pilot Touring leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI2025 Honda Pilot Touring2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.4 s7.0 s
Top Speed210 km/h195 km/h
Power150 hp285 hp
Torque250 Nm361 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L68 L
Efficiency6.7 L/100km10.2 L/100km
CO2 Emissions153 g/km233 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,236 mm4,840 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm198 mm
Cargo392 L510 L
Curb Weight1,370 kg2,052 kg
Towing2,268 kg
Seats58
Turning Circle10.6 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$27,590$42,550

Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI vs Honda Pilot Touring questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.0 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI has the higher listed top speed at 210 km/h (130 mph), compared with 195 km/h (121 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring has more power at 285 hp, a 135 hp advantage over 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring has more listed cargo space at 510 litres (18.0 cu ft), versus 392 litres (13.8 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring is heavier at 2,052 kg (4,524 lb), while 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI is listed at 1,370 kg (3,020 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $27,590 USD, compared with $42,550 USD for 2025 Honda Pilot Touring. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 TSI or the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring?

2025 Honda Pilot Touring leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.