What is the Volkswagen T-Cross?
The T-Cross is a compact SUV with a raised driving position and a cabin that can adapt to changing passenger and luggage needs. Its sliding rear bench lets occupants trade rear legroom for luggage space, making it useful for everyday journeys and errands.
Volkswagen introduced the T-Cross in 2018 as a compact addition to its SUV range. It shares the modular transverse-engine platform used by the Polo, and its flexible interior gives the small SUV a practical character.
Generation and engines
The T-Cross has one generation in the listed range: the first generation, introduced in 2018 and continuing today.
EU figures list engine sizes from 1.0 to 1.6 litres and power from 67 kW (91 PS) to 206 kW (280 PS), with petrol, diesel and hybrid fuel classifications. In the UK, listed petrol engines range from 1.0 to 1.5 litres and produce 70 kW (95 PS) to 110 kW (150 PS).
Fuel consumption and markets
The lowest listed EU consumption is 4.5 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK figure is 5.4 L/100 km, also on WLTP. Across Europe, WLTP has replaced the earlier NEDC procedure; the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses a 5-cycle test, so figures from different markets may not be directly comparable.
The T-Cross appears in EU registration figures from 2019 to 2025 and UK figures from 2025 to 2026. EU registrations total 1,063,279.
Questions and answers
How many generations of T-Cross are there?
One: the first generation, introduced in 2018 and continuing today.
What engine sizes are listed for the T-Cross?
The EU range covers 1.0 to 1.6 litres; the UK range covers 1.0 to 1.5 litres.
What is the T-Cross’s lowest official fuel consumption?
The EU low is 4.5 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK low is 5.4 L/100 km, also on WLTP.
Where was the T-Cross sold?
It appears in market figures for the European Union and the United Kingdom.