Car comparison

Volkswagen T-Cross 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

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Cupra Formentor

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 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
    1,249 kg
    2,754 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSICupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,249kg2,754lb
1,388kg3,060lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
47.6s
Calculated
73.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,528mm60in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
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 1.5 TSICupra Formentor 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 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-Cross1.5 TSICupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.6 s
73.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
203 km/h
126 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
10.4 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 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-Cross1.5 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-Cross1.5 TSI
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
1,388 kg
3,060 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-Cross1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
203 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.2 s
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: 0.7 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-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI: 1.8 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-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
769 km
478 mi
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
203 km/h
126 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-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 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
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 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-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen T-Cross 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-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
CupraFormentor1.5 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSICupraFormentor1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 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
769 km
478 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSICupra Formentor 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 139 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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