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Volkswagen T-Cross

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Volkswagen T-Cross

(2019 - present)

    Summary


    The Volkswagen T-Cross is a small SUV/crossover based on the Polo supermini hatchback. It is the smallest model in Volkswagen’s SUV range, sitting just below the slightly larger T-Roc.

    The T-Cross has received good to very good reviews from the UK motoring media since its launch in early 2019. As of July 2023, it has an Expert Rating of 69% based on 27 reviews, which is competitive in the small SUV/crossover segment – although several points behind the class-leading Ford Puma.

    The Volkswagen T-Cross has received particular praise for its comfort, practicality and driving dynamics. However, it has been marked down for providing less value than some cheaper rivals, as well as being less economical as well. The interior quality is also considered disappointing compared to other Volkswagen models.

    Key specifications


    Body style: Small SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, diesel
    Price: From £23,470 on-road

    Launched: Spring 2019
    Last updated: Summer 2020
    Next update due: Autumn 2023


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: May 2019
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 97%
    Child protection: 86%
    Vulnerable road users: 81%
    Safety assist: 80%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of July 2023, the Volkswagen T-Cross has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    If the T-Cross is put through the Green NCAP lab testing programme, we will publish the results here.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of July 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Volkswagen T-Cross to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusive from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as we have sufficient data on the T-Cross, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models47 mpgC44 – 49 mpgC – C
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models135 g/kmA130 – 150 g/kmA – B
    Diesel models141 g/kmB136 – 145 g/kmB – B
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models12A2 – 17A – A
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£156A
    Year 2£448A
    Year 3£736A
    Year 4£976A
    Year 5£1,315A
    Overall£3,631A

    The Volkswagen T-Cross has a running cost report that’s mostly good. Insurance and road tax should be very cheap, as should scheduled servicing costs for the first five years.

    The only disappointment is the biggest running cost of all – fuel consumption. A score of ‘C’ is average, which is disappointing for a supermini-based SUV/crossover.


    More news, reviews and information about the Volkswagen T-Cross at The Car Expert

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    New spec for Volkswagen Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models

    New spec for Volkswagen Polo, T-Cross and T-Roc models

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    Volkswagen T-Cross test drive

    Volkswagen T-Cross test drive

    Volkswagen T-Cross continues SUV invasion

    Volkswagen T-Cross continues SUV invasion

    Volkswagen T-Cross to be ‘among safest small SUVs’

    Volkswagen T-Cross to be ‘among safest small SUVs’

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    The Volkswagen T-Cross has received consistently good media reviews, with particular praise for its comfort and driving dynamics.Volkswagen T-Cross