Car comparison

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIvsMazda CX-3 2.0i

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-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

Mazda CX-3

2.0i

150 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    755 km
    469 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIMazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
204Nm150lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
49.8s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
755km469mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,275mm168in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,535mm60in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
455L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,281L
1,260L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
44L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIMazda CX-3 2.0iPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-3 2.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
MazdaCX-32.0i6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIMazdaCX-32.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.8 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
140 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
MazdaCX-32.0i
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
MazdaCX-32.0i
204 Nm
150 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
MazdaCX-32.0i
1,235 kg
2,723 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
MazdaCX-32.0i
200 km/h
124 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 TSI8.5 s
MazdaCX-32.0i8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Mazda CX-3 2.0i: 0.2 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
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Mazda CX-3 2.0i: 1.1 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
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
755 km
469 mi
MazdaCX-32.0i
688 km
427 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
8.5 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
MazdaCX-32.0i
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
200 km/h
124 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/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 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/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.5 s
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.7 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
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIMazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
204 Nm
150 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 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
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in
Range score
755 km
469 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIMazda CX-3 2.0i
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Has 46 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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