Is Volkswagen reliable than Toyota?
Toyota has been a lead in the automotive industry with long-lasting and reliable vehicles for decades. According to the 2023 Consumer Reports highest reliable brands, Toyota is the second most reliable brand behind Lexus at number 1, while Volkswagen is a few steps behind in the mid-twenties. Unsurprisingly, Toyota, Lexus, and Honda make the most reliable SUVs in 2025. Subaru, Mazda, and Ford also have crossovers with high reliability.
Are Volkswagen T-Cross expensive to maintain?
Service intervals for the T-Cross are every 15,000km and, thanks to capped price costs, scheduled maintenance is fixed at between $442 and $1032. The total cost of five years of servicing amounts to $3221, which is reasonable for a German brand and comparable with most mainstream brands. The Volkswagen T-Cross is the brand’s most affordable SUV, sitting below the likes of the Volkswagen Taigo and T-Roc in the range. It’s practical, good to drive and has a dash of style – but won’t cost any more to run than a Volkswagen Polo. Of course, there’s no shortage of small SUVs on the market.The 2024 Volkswagen T-Cross Life is priced from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the T-Cross Style and T-Cross R-Line cost $37,490 and $40,990 before on-road costs respectively.The Volkswagen T-Cross is holding its value well. Launched at the end of 2019, the 2020 year models are selling on the used market for close to what they sold for when new. This bodes well for those that have clean examples with respectable mileage on the odometer.Top Volkswagen Models with Excellent Resale Value Some models particularly stand out due to their reliability, popularity, and strong performance in the used car market. Volkswagen Golf: Recognized for its robust build and adaptability, the Golf consistently stays high in demand among buyers.The top competitors for Volkswagen Polo are Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Maruti Suzuki Swift 2024 ranging from ₹ 6. Lakhs to ₹ 10 Lakhs.
Why is T-Cross cheap?
The T-Cross is available with less-powerful engines and more spartan trim levels, for example, so it can be significantly cheaper to buy if you select your spec carefully. It also has some clever tricks, including sliding rear seats, so in some ways it’s a more versatile car. The Volkswagen T-Cross 2025 is a 5 seat SUV with a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. It has a petrol engine with a fuel economy of 5. L/100km. The space in the rear can expand, depending on how it is configured.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.Volkswagen claims an ambitious 4. L/100km and averaged in the region of 6. L/100km, which is a fair return for a car of this size and engine capacity. However, take note that the T-Cross is equipped with a small (40L) fuel tank, which means you will be filling up every 650 km or so.Living with the T-Cross has proven to be financially viable, thanks to its impressive fuel economy of 6. For comparison, our tests showed fuel efficiency figures a fair bit more frugal than the Kia Sonet EX auto (6. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro DCT (7.
Where is the T-Cross made?
Just like its sister model the Polo, the new T-Cross is manufactured at the Spanish Volkswagen factory in Pamplona. 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.Behind the wheel, the refreshed T-Cross feels particularly well-sorted. It features VW’s 1. TSI engine, delivering 85kW and 270Nm to the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG gearbox. This setup provides ample power for everyday driving, with smooth and consistent performance throughout the rev range.Unlike the Renault Captur which offers both self-charging and plug-in hybrids, the T-Cross is petrol only.Living with the T-Cross has proven to be financially viable, thanks to its impressive fuel economy of 6. For comparison, our tests showed fuel efficiency figures a fair bit more frugal than the Kia Sonet EX auto (6. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro DCT (7.