Volkswagen T-Cross: which version to choose
Diesel is the choice that 1 generation, restyling does not offer. If you need Diesel 95 hp / 250 Nm, you are choosing inside 1 generation only: 1.6 MT or 1.6 DSG.
Need the lowest mixed consumption in this catalogue: 1 generation 1.6 MT and 1.6 DSG, both Diesel, both 4.3 l/100 km mixed, both 113 g/km CO2. 1.6 MT is quicker to 100 km/h (11.9 s vs 12.5 s) and 20 kg lighter at the kerb (1370 kg vs 1390 kg). 1.6 DSG uses 0.3 l/100 km less in the city (4.7 vs 5.0) and 0.1 l/100 km more on the highway (4.0 vs 3.9). Same 95 hp / 70 kW, same 250 Nm at 1500–2500 rpm, same 180 km/h, same 1598 cm³ Inline 4 Turbo Diesel, FWD. The DSG is the 7-speed Robotic; the MT is the 5-speed Manual. Diesel injection, compression ratio and bore × stroke are not measured on either.
Need the shortest 0–100 km/h: 1 generation, restyling 1.5 TSI DSG at 8.4 s, then 1 generation 1.5 DSG at 8.5 s. Both 150 hp / 110 kW, 250 Nm, 1498 cm³ Gasoline Inline 4 Turbo, Direct injection (direct), Front, transverse, 7-speed Robotic, FWD, 200 km/h. Restyling mixed consumption is 5.8 l/100 km vs 5.3 on the pre-restyle 1.5 DSG (+0.5 l/100 km). Restyling kerb weight is 1326 kg vs 1330 kg (−4 kg); gross is 1800 kg vs 1790 kg (+10 kg). City, highway, CO2 and Euro class on the restyle 1.5 TSI DSG are not measured; on 1.5 DSG they are 6.6 / 4.6 / 121 / Euro 6.
Need the lightest kerb and the lowest Gasoline mixed figure in 1 generation: 1.0 MT 95 hp. 1245 kg kerb, 5.0 l/100 km mixed, 114 g/km CO2, 11.5 s to 100 km/h, 180 km/h. 95 hp / 70 kW at 5500 rpm, 175 Nm at 2000–3500, 999 cm³ Gasoline Inline 3 Turbo, 4 valves per cylinder, Direct injection (direct), compression 10.5, bore × stroke 74.5 × 76.4, fuel 95, 5-speed Manual, FWD, Euro 6. Power per litre: 95 / 0.999 ≈ 95.1 hp/l. Weight per horsepower: 1245 / 95 ≈ 13.1 kg/hp.
Need more Gasoline punch without leaving the 1.0-litre three-cylinder: in 1 generation take 1.0 MT 115 hp, not 1.0 MT 95 hp. Same 999 cm³, same Inline 3 Turbo Gasoline, same Direct injection (direct), same 10.5 compression, same 74.5 × 76.4. You gain 20 hp (115 vs 95), 25 Nm (200 vs 175), a sixth Manual gear (6 vs 5), 1.3 s on 0–100 (10.2 vs 11.5) and 13 km/h of top speed (193 vs 180). Cost in the measured economy: mixed 5.1 vs 5.0 (+0.1), highway 4.6 vs 4.5 (+0.1), city both 5.9, CO2 116 vs 114 (+2). Kerb +10 kg (1255 vs 1245). Specific output 115 / 0.999 ≈ 115.1 hp/l; 1255 / 115 ≈ 10.9 kg/hp.
Need a Robotic 1.0 in 1 generation: 1.0L DSG (115 hp). Same 10.2 s and 193 km/h as 1.0 MT 115 hp, 7-speed Robotic instead of 6-speed Manual, 204 Nm vs 200 Nm, mixed 5.0 vs 5.1, city 5.8 vs 5.9, highway 4.5 vs 4.6, CO2 114 vs 116. Kerb 1275 kg vs 1255 kg (+20 kg). Power rpm band 5000-5500 vs 5500. This is the only version in the whole catalogue with a measured ground clearance: 184 mm. Wheels listed: 205/60 R16 and 205/55 R17 only (no 215/45 R18 on this row).
Need a restyle 95 hp Manual: 1.0 TSI MT 95 hp. Versus 1 generation 1.0 MT 95 hp: 0–100 11.2 s vs 11.5 s (−0.3 s), top speed both 180 km/h, torque still 175 Nm but quoted at 1600 rpm instead of 2000–3500, output 69 kW vs 70 kW, kerb 1254 kg vs 1245 kg (+9 kg), gross 1730 vs 1720. Mixed 5.6 vs 5.0 (+0.6 l/100 km). City, highway, CO2, Euro class, power rpm, compression ratio, wheels and clearance are not measured on the restyle 95 hp 1.0 TSI MT.
Need a restyle 115 hp Manual: 1.0 TSI MT 115 hp. Versus 1 generation 1.0 MT 115 hp: 0–100 10.0 s vs 10.2 s (−0.2 s), top speed 190 vs 193 (−3 km/h), 84 kW vs 85 kW, 200 Nm at 2000 rpm (band not given as a range), 6-speed Manual both, kerb 1270 vs 1255 (+15 kg), mixed 5.6 vs 5.1 (+0.5). City, highway, CO2, Euro class, power rpm, compression and wheels not measured.
Need a restyle Robotic 1.0 — two names, two powers: 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp versus 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp. Both 999 cm³ Gasoline Inline 3 Turbo, Direct injection (direct), 7-speed Robotic, FWD, mixed 5.8, tank 40, top speed 192 km/h. Differences: 110 vs 115 hp (80 vs 84 kW), both 200 Nm at 2000 rpm. Kerb 1296 kg vs 1367 kg (−71 kg on the 110 hp row). Gross both 1770 kg. 0–100 is not measured on 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp and is 10.0 s on 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp. Power rpm, compression and CO2 are not measured on the 110 hp row; the 115 hp row lists 5500 rpm, compression 10.5 and 133 g/km CO2. Euro class not measured on either restyle DSG 1.0.
1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp versus 1 generation 1.0L DSG 115 hp: same 115 hp class, restyle is 84 kW vs 85 kW, 200 Nm vs 204 Nm, 0–100 10.0 s vs 10.2 s, top speed 192 vs 193, mixed 5.8 vs 5.0 (+0.8), CO2 133 vs 114 (+19) where both are measured, kerb 1367 vs 1275 (+92 kg). That is the largest kerb jump between matching Gasoline 115 hp Robotic rows in this catalogue.
Diesel is the choice that 1 generation, restyling does not offer. If you need Diesel 95 hp / 250 Nm, you are choosing inside 1 generation only: 1.6 MT or 1.6 DSG.
All-wheel drive is not in the data: every version is FWD.
Generations compared
1 generation ran 2018-01-01–2024-01-31. 1 generation, restyling starts 2024-01-01 (stop not measured). Body for both: SUV 5-doors.
What the restyle changed in the numbers, not in adjectives:
- Diesel 1.6 MT and 1.6 DSG disappear.
- Gasoline 1.0 Manual keeps two power steps, 95 and 115 hp, but the names become 1.0 TSI MT.
- Gasoline 1.5 Robotic is renamed 1.5 TSI DSG, still 150 hp / 250 Nm / 1498 cm³.
- A new 110 hp row appears: 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp, with 0–100 not measured.
- Mixed consumption on comparable Gasoline manuals rises: 5.0 → 5.6 on 95 hp, 5.1 → 5.6 on 115 hp Manual, 5.0 → 5.8 on 115 hp Robotic, 5.3 → 5.8 on 150 hp.
- 0–100 where both sides are measured is slightly quicker after restyle: 11.5 → 11.2 (95 MT), 10.2 → 10.0 (115 MT), 8.5 → 8.4 (150 DSG), 10.2 → 10.0 (115 Robotic).
- City, highway and Euro class are measured across 1 generation and not measured on restyle rows except CO2 133 on 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp.
- Wheels are listed on 1 generation (205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18; 1.0L DSG omits R18). Restyle wheels: not measured.
- Clearance: 184 mm on 1.0L DSG only; not measured elsewhere, including every restyle version.
Chassis labels do not change: Independent, spring front; Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem rear; Ventilated disc front; Disc rear; Front, transverse engine.
Engines and specs
| Generation | Version | hp | kW | Nm | cm³ | Fuel | Cyl / layout | Boost | Gearbox | Gears | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation | 1.0 MT 95 hp | 95 | 70 | 175 | 999 | Gasoline | 3 Inline | Turbo | Manual | 5 | FWD |
| 1 generation | 1.0 MT 115 hp | 115 | 85 | 200 | 999 | Gasoline | 3 Inline | Turbo | Manual | 6 | FWD |
| 1 generation | 1.5 DSG | 150 | 110 | 250 | 1498 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic | 7 | FWD |
| 1 generation | 1.6 MT | 95 | 70 | 250 | 1598 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Manual | 5 | FWD |
| 1 generation | 1.6 DSG | 95 | 70 | 250 | 1598 | Diesel | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic | 7 | FWD |
| 1 generation | 1.0L DSG | 115 | 85 | 204 | 999 | Gasoline | 3 Inline | Turbo | Robotic | 7 | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | 1.0 TSI MT 95 hp | 95 | 69 | 175 | 999 | Gasoline | 3 Inline | Turbo | Manual | 5 | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | 1.0 TSI MT 115 hp | 115 | 84 | 200 | 999 | Gasoline | 3 Inline | Turbo | Manual | 6 | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp | 110 | 80 | 200 | 999 | Gasoline | 3 Inline | Turbo | Robotic | 7 | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | 1.5 TSI DSG | 150 | 110 | 250 | 1498 | Gasoline | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic | 7 | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling | 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp | 115 | 84 | 200 | 999 | Gasoline | 3 Inline | Turbo | Robotic | 7 | FWD |
Valves per cylinder: 4 on every version. Gasoline injection: Direct injection (direct) on every Gasoline row. Diesel injection: not measured. Compression 10.5 where measured (all 1 generation Gasoline plus restyle 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp); not measured on other restyle rows and both diesels. Bore × stroke 74.5 × 76.4 (or 74.5 x 76.4) on 999 cm³; 74.5 × 85.9 (or 74.5 x 85.9) on 1498 cm³; not measured on 1598 cm³ Diesel.
Specific output (hp per litre of the listed displacement): 1.0 MT / 1.0L DSG / restyle 1.0 at 95 hp ≈ 95.1 hp/l; at 110 hp ≈ 110.1 hp/l; at 115 hp ≈ 115.1 hp/l. 1.5 DSG / 1.5 TSI DSG 150 / 1.498 ≈ 100.1 hp/l. Diesel 95 / 1.598 ≈ 59.4 hp/l — lowest specific output, highest torque among 95 hp rows (250 Nm vs 175 Nm on Gasoline 95 hp).
Performance and economy
0–100 km/h, fastest to slowest among measured rows: 1.5 TSI DSG 8.4 s; 1.5 DSG 8.5 s; 1.0 TSI MT 115 hp and 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp 10.0 s; 1.0 MT 115 hp and 1.0L DSG 10.2 s; 1.0 TSI MT 95 hp 11.2 s; 1.0 MT 95 hp 11.5 s; 1.6 MT 11.9 s; 1.6 DSG 12.5 s. 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp: 0–100 not measured.
Top speed: 200 km/h on both 150 hp DSG rows; 193 on 1.0 MT 115 hp and 1.0L DSG; 192 on both restyle 1.0 TSI DSG; 190 on 1.0 TSI MT 115 hp; 180 on both 95 hp Gasoline manuals and both Diesels.
Mixed consumption, lowest measured: 4.3 (1.6 MT, 1.6 DSG). Then 5.0 (1.0 MT 95 hp, 1.0L DSG), 5.1 (1.0 MT 115 hp), 5.3 (1.5 DSG), 5.6 (both restyle 1.0 TSI MT), 5.8 (restyle 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp, 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp, 1.5 TSI DSG).
City / highway, 1 generation only (restyle city and highway not measured): Diesel 1.6 DSG 4.7 / 4.0; 1.6 MT 5.0 / 3.9; 1.0L DSG 5.8 / 4.5; both 1.0 MT city 5.9, highway 4.5 (95 hp) or 4.6 (115 hp); 1.5 DSG 6.6 / 4.6.
CO2: 113 Diesel both; 114 1.0 MT 95 hp and 1.0L DSG; 116 1.0 MT 115 hp; 121 1.5 DSG; 133 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp; not measured on the other four restyle versions. Euro 6 on all 1 generation rows; Euro class not measured on restyle.
With a 40-litre tank, mixed range as 40 divided by mixed l/100 km × 100: Diesel 4.3 → about 930 km of mixed figure; 1.0 MT 95 hp at 5.0 → 800 km; restyle 5.8 rows → about 690 km. That is arithmetic on listed tank and mixed figures, not a tested range.
Dimensions and weight
Kerb, lightest to heaviest: 1.0 MT 95 hp 1245 kg; 1.0 TSI MT 95 hp 1254; 1.0 MT 115 hp 1255; 1.0 TSI MT 115 hp 1270; 1.0L DSG 1275; 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp 1296; 1.5 TSI DSG 1326; 1.5 DSG 1330; 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp 1367; 1.6 MT 1370; 1.6 DSG 1390.
Gross: 1720 (1.0 MT 95 hp) up to 1860 (1.6 DSG). Payload as gross minus kerb: 1.0 MT 95 hp 475 kg; 1.0L DSG 485 kg; 1.6 MT 470 kg; 1.6 DSG 470 kg; restyle 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp 403 kg (1770 − 1367) — smallest payload among rows where both masses are listed; 1.5 TSI DSG 474 kg (1800 − 1326).
Weight per horsepower: 1.5 DSG 1330/150 ≈ 8.9 kg/hp; 1.5 TSI DSG 1326/150 ≈ 8.8; 1.0 MT 115 hp ≈ 10.9; 1.0L DSG ≈ 11.1; 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp 1367/115 ≈ 11.9; 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp 1296/110 ≈ 11.8; 1.0 MT 95 hp ≈ 13.1; 1.6 MT ≈ 14.4; 1.6 DSG ≈ 14.6.
Ground clearance: 184 mm on 1.0L DSG; not measured on the other ten versions.
Wheels, 1 generation except 1.0L DSG: 205/60 R16, 205/55 R17, 215/45 R18. 1.0L DSG: 205/60 R16, 205/55 R17. Restyle: not measured.
Tank: 40 litres on every version.
mpg
The catalogue stores l/100 km, not mpg. Mixed 4.3 l/100 km (1.6 MT, 1.6 DSG) is the best listed economy. Mixed 5.8 l/100 km is the restyle Gasoline cluster (1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp, 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp, 1.5 TSI DSG). Highway best measured: 3.9 l/100 km on 1.6 MT. City best measured: 4.7 on 1.6 DSG. Restyle city and highway: not measured, so a restyle vs pre-restyle mpg comparison on those cycles cannot be made from this data.
Problems and reliability
No failure rates, recall counts, or workshop statistics are in the supplied data. What the numbers do show as selection constraints: Diesel only in 1 generation; restyle mixed Gasoline figures are higher where both generations list mixed; 0–100 on 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp is not measured; clearance is not measured except 1.0L DSG 184 mm; restyle wheels not measured. Those gaps are missing measurements, not proven faults.
Buy rule in one line: Diesel economy → 1 generation 1.6 MT (if you want the Manual and 11.9 s) or 1.6 DSG (if you want Robotic and 4.7 city). Fastest 0–100 → 1.5 TSI DSG (restyle, 8.4 s) or 1.5 DSG (1 generation, 8.5 s, 5.3 mixed vs 5.8). Lightest Gasoline → 1.0 MT 95 hp. 115 hp without a robot → 1.0 MT 115 hp or restyle 1.0 TSI MT 115 hp. 115 hp with a robot and a measured 184 mm clearance → 1.0L DSG. Restyle robot 1.0 → 1.0 TSI DSG 110 hp if you want the 1296 kg kerb (0–100 not measured) or 1.0 TSI DSG 115 hp if you want 10.0 s and accept 1367 kg and 133 g/km CO2.