Is the Volkswagen T-Cross a reliable car?
Reliability Survey with an excellent overall score of 98. Owners told us that 15% of their Volkswagen T-Cross small SUVs had any bugbears, with the electrics and exhaust the main culprits. Volkswagen paid for the repairs on 83% of cars, and those who had to pay weren’t asked for more than £50. As with so many small SUVs, the T-Cross is not a hardcore off-roader that will have you traversing tricky terrain. It makes no pretence of this – instead, it’s front-wheel drive-only, and is really a ruggedised small hatchback for families. Is VW’s take the one to go for?Verdict. The Volkswagen T-Cross is a small SUV, but it suits our family perfectly right now. It has enough space for mum, dad and daughter – plus whatever they want to bring along – and it’s comfortable, too. All of which means it’s a pleasure to live with.The Volkswagen T-Cross entered the market in 2018 as a Polo-based crossover, debuting as a global model across Europe, China, and South America. The diminutive SUV sits as an entry level option in the Australian Volkswagen range, marketed as “sporty & smart” in a range of vibrant colors.Verdict. The Volkswagen T-Cross bucks the overwhelming trend of new cars losing as much as 20% of their value after the first two years. In fact, if someone bought a new T-Cross back in 2019 and wanted to sell it on right now, they’d most likely get more than they originally paid for it (especially in private sales).
Is the VW T-Cross fuel efficient?
Fuel consumption Volkswagen claims that the T-Cross will consume fuel at a rate of 5. L/100km; however, during our predominantly urban driving cycle, we saw a figure of 6. L/100km, which is respectable for a vehicle of this type. After a week of mixed urban and highway driving, the 2025 Volkswagen T-Cross indicated a real-world fuel consumption of 7. L/100km. This results in a real-world driving range of about 571km from its 40-litre fuel tank.Fuel consumption Volkswagen claims that the T-Cross will consume fuel at a rate of 5. L/100km; however, during our predominantly urban driving cycle, we saw a figure of 6. L/100km, which is respectable for a vehicle of this type.VW T-Cross Performance, Technology, and Drive: Our first three models in the VW T-Cross range come standard with a 3-cylinder engine (the VW T-Cross 1. R-Line DSG 110kW comes with a 4-cylinder). The range is also extremely frugal when it comes to petrol consumption, sipping a mere 5.