Car comparison

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

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

Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • 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
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
195 km/h
121 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 193 km/h / 120 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
49.9s
Calculated
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0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
755km469mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,194mm165in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,601mm63in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
-
Rear track
1,512mm60in
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Trunk volume
455L
367L
Max trunk volume
1,281L
1,192L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.9 s
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Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
195 km/h
121 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
1,310 kg
2,888 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
195 km/h
121 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI and Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
702 km
436 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
195 km/h
121 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Range score
755 km
469 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
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Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 TSIVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 88 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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