Car comparison

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present
VS

Volkswagen T-Cross

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    784 km
    487 mi
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,229kg2,709lb
1,249kg2,754lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
48.9s
Calculated
47.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,235mm167in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,584mm62in
Wheelbase
2,554mm101in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,222L
1,281L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.9 s
47.7 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,249 kg
2,754 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
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

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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Taigo 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
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
Range score
784 km
487 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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 Taigo 1.5 TSIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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