Car comparison

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIvsSkoda Karoq · Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI

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

Skoda Karoq · Facelift 2021

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2021-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    521 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,249 kg
    2,754 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSISkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,249kg2,754lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
47.7s
Calculated
56.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
92hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,384mm173in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,841mm72in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,629mm64in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
521L
Max trunk volume
1,281L
1,630L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions-
113g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSISkoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI: 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI-1,600-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSISkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
47.7 s
56.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.4 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
1,630 kg
3,594 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
210 km/h
130 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 0.9 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
1,163 km
723 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
210 km/h
130 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,384 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,629 mm
64.1 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.8 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
SkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSISkodaKaroqFacelift 20212.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,384 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,629 mm
64.1 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
-
113 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
92 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSISkoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 381 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Karoq Facelift 2021 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 394 km (245 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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