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Mazda 2 vs VW T-Cross comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or VW T-Cross?

Mazda 2 vs VW T-Cross: Key differences

Mazda 2

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • a bit lighter

VW T-Cross

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the VW T-Cross costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,174 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW T-Cross offers visibly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW T-Cross is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW T-Cross delivers markedly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 99 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is a bit lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,267 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW T-Cross offers visibly more boot space – 455 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW T-Cross carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW T-Cross is clearly ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,400
T-Cross

VW T-Cross

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6 L/100km
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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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VW T-Cross

The VW T-Cross turns everyday practicality into a style statement, offering a roomy-feeling cabin, clever storage and playful design that suits town life and family duties alike. On the road it's composed and relaxed, rewarding buyers who want the raised seating and confident presence of an SUV without the weighty compromises.

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Monika
12 Feb 2026, 07:34:19

I chose the T‑Cross — more comfortable and roomier inside, especially for adult passengers; bought on the model‑year clearance — running costs work out cheaper even taking into account fuel savings from the Toyota hybrid (planned over five years); I like the space and the VW suited me better — I prefer the view through the front windshield.

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Erasmo Paone
21 Oct 2025, 21:49:59

Very practical, interior space is excellent. Lacks charm, fuel consumption is a bit high.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
21,400 - 32,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,267 - 1,338 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
-
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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