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VW T-Cross Review, For Sale, Interior, Specs & Models in Australia

The Volkswagen T-Cross arrived on the Australian market in early 2020. The city-sized, Polo-based SUV is powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine driving the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It’s offered in two models - the entry-level listing at just $30,990, and the at $40,990. Well equipped in terms of standard features, as well as active and passive safety tech, the T-Cross competes in one the new car market’s hottest segments against the likes of the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-3, Toyota’s C-HR, and many more. 

Volkswagen T-Cross Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Volkswagen T-Cross varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $30,990 and going to $40,990 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 SUV 1.0L, —, 7 SP AUTO $30,990 $40,990
2023 SUV 1.0L, —, 7 SP AUTO $27,610 $36,520
2022 SUV 1.0L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO $25,300 $36,630
2021 SUV 1.0L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO $23,540 $35,860
2020 SUV 1.0L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO $23,430 $32,450
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Volkswagen T-Cross Interior

The Volkswagen T-Cross has a refined looking and high quality interior and despite the lack of leather seats the fabric upholstery is tasteful in design. Most rivals in the class can't match the premium design of the T-Cross's cabin. The Style grade adds luxury elements such as a touch-sensitive climate control panels while the R-Line brings sporty features in the form of embossed seating and stylish materials.

Volkswagen T-Cross Interior

Volkswagen T-Cross Colours

The T-Cross comes in a choice of six colours. There's 'Pure White', 'Clear Blue', 'Deep Black', 'Smokey Grey', 'Reflex Silver' and 'Grape Yellow'.

  • Pure White
  • Clear Blue
  • Deep Black
  • Smokey Grey
  • Reflex Silver
  • Grape Yellow
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Volkswagen T-Cross Dimensions

The dimensions of the Volkswagen T-Cross SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 SUV 1583x1760x4108 mm 185 mm
2023 SUV 1583x1760x4108 mm 185 mm
2022 SUV 1583x1760x4108 mm 185 mm
2021 SUV 1583x1760x4108 mm 185 mm
2020 SUV 1583x1760x4108 mm 185 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volkswagen T-Cross Dimensions

Volkswagen T-Cross Boot Space

The T-Cross has a 455-litre boot with five seats in place.

Volkswagen T-Cross Boot space

Volkswagen T-Cross Accessories

There are three grades in the T-Cross line-up and as you step up through each more features come as standard.

Coming standard on the Life are LED headlights, black roof rails and power folding mirrors, there’s a leather steering wheel, a digital driver display (which is new too), there’s an 8.0-inch media screen, wireless phone charging, air con, digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Stepping up into the Style grade adds 17-inch alloys wheels, matrix LED headlights, chrome-look roof rails, an LED grille strip, proximity unlocking, dual-zone climate control, sat nav, and a larger digital driver display.

The R-line is a new grade and it sits at the top of the line-up and it comes with sporty R-Line exterior styling, there are the 18-inch alloys wheels and dark tinted rear windows. Inside there’s R-line interior styling, drive modes and a Beats sound system.

Volkswagen T-Cross Accessories

Volkswagen T-Cross Engine

The T-Cross has a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine making 85kW and 200Nm. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic changes gears quickly and sends drive to the front wheels.

Volkswagen T-Cross Engine

Volkswagen T-Cross Fuel Consumption

The Volkswagen T-Cross is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by — and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.4L/100km for SUV /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 SUV 5.4L/100km 1.0L 7 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 5.4L/100km 1.0L 7 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 5.4L/100km 1.0L 7 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 5.4L/100km 1.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 5.4L/100km 1.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 5.4L/100km 1.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Volkswagen T-Cross Pricing and Specs for 2024

Volkswagen T-Cross Seats

The Volkswagen T-Cross is a five-seater SUV, with fabric upholstery on all grades in the range. There are sports buckets seats up front while a bench that seats three in the second row is on rails to increase the boot size if needed.

Volkswagen T-Cross Seats

Volkswagen T-Cross Speed

The 0-100km/h time of the T-Cross is about 11 seconds. Top speed is 180km/h.

Volkswagen T-Cross Towing Capacity

The Volkswagen T-Cross has maximum towing capacity of 1100kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 SUV 1100kg 1100kg
2023 SUV 1100kg 1100kg
2022 SUV 1100kg 1100kg
2021 SUV 1100kg 1100kg
2020 SUV 1100kg 1100kg
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Volkswagen T-Cross Range

In theory the T-Cross should have a maximum range of 714km on a full 40-litre tank of petrol.

Volkswagen T-Cross Wheel Size

The Volkswagen T-Cross has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 205x60 R16 for SUV in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 SUV 205x60 R16 205x60 R16
2023 SUV 205x60 R16 205x60 R16
2022 SUV 205x60 R16 205x60 R16
2021 SUV 205x60 R16 205x60 R16
2020 SUV 205x60 R16 16x6 inches 205x60 R16 16x6 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Volkswagen T-Cross Wheel Sizes