Audi Q2 vs Volkswagen T-Roc
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen T-Roc wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 61%, worth about R 10 458 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Q2 | T-Roc | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 748 280 | R 648 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 079/m | R 11 342/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 458 123 | R 468 581 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 290 157 | R 180 319 |
| Value after 5 years | R 341 838 | R 388 846 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Strong mainstream |
Audi Q2 →
The smallest Audi crossover has been on sale locally since 2017 and has survived several range rationalisations, though global production winds down in 2026. It runs the same small turbo petrol engines as the A1 and Polo family. A sensible used pick for badge-conscious buyers, even if the Q3 overshadows it.
Known for: small suv with designer touches
Volkswagen T-Roc →
Positioned as a sportier Golf-based crossover, the T-Roc has been sold locally since 2020. It sells steadily rather than strongly, sitting above the T-Cross and Taigo in price, with a new generation lined up to keep the nameplate going.
Known for: sporty golf-based crossover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Audi Q2 or the Volkswagen T-Roc?
The Volkswagen T-Roc. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 61% for the Audi Q2, a gap of 11 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Audi Q2 loses about R 290 157 over three years and the Volkswagen T-Roc loses about R 180 319. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Audi Q2 runs about R 13 079 per month and the Volkswagen T-Roc about R 11 342, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.