Volkswagen T-Cross vs Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen’s compact urban SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen T-Cross
Pick the T-Cross for an agile urban SUV with a high seat, clever interior packaging and low running costs.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (115 hp).
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Taigo
Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.0 TSI 115 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Volkswagen T-Cross | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
115 hp
Winner
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110 hp
|
| Torque |
200 Nm
|
200 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
10,0 s
Winner
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10,5 s
|
| Top speed |
193 km/h
Winner
|
191 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
96,6 hp/t
Winner
|
93,6 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
120 g/km
Winner
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123 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,3 L/100km
Winner
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5,4 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Volkswagen T-Cross | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
455 L
Winner
|
440 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.281 L
Winner
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1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,55 m
|
2,57 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,14 m
|
4,27 m
|
| Width |
1,76 m
|
1,76 m
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| Height |
1,57 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Volkswagen T-Cross | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/Taigo) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | EA211/EA211 evo 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA288 1.6 TDI | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d (all engines) | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Volkswagen T-Cross
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Timing belt + water pump (EA211)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
Volkswagen Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
Volkswagen T-Cross
- High seating position and good visibility
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
Volkswagen Taigo
- Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
Volkswagen T-Cross
- Rear bench tight for three adults
- Pre-facelift interior plainer
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Volkswagen T-Cross
28 for sale · from € 11.950
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · CarPlay · Leather · Sport seats
€ 12.990
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Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · CarPlay · LED · Adaptive cruise control
€ 19.990
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click2move by Declerc
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · Camera · CarPlay · Leather
€ 13.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 22.750
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Volkswagen Taigo
27 for sale · from € 16.450
Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Keyless
€ 20.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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