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Volkswagen T-Cross · Facelift 2023 1.5 TSIvsCupra Formentor 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen T-Cross · Facelift 2023

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Cupra Formentor

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph Unrestricted
    200 km/h
    124 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,326 kg
    2,923 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSICupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,326kg2,923lb
1,362kg3,003lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
49.3s
Calculated
67.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,127mm162in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,573mm62in
1,528mm60in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,281L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSICupra Formentor 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSICupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.3 s
67.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
1,362 kg
3,003 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
204 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI8.4 s
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI and Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI and Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
667 km
414 mi
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
746 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
204 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,127 mm
162.5 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.4 s
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenT-CrossFacelift 20231.5 TSICupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,127 mm
162.5 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
746 km
464 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSICupra Formentor 1.5 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Cross Facelift 2023 1.5 TSI

  • Is 36 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI

  • Has 80 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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