Toyota Corolla Cross vs VW T-Cross – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW T-Cross has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £. That’s a price difference of around 10628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Cross manages with 4.90 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.40 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla Cross has a a bit edge – offering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the VW T-Cross takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW T-Cross performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

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 curb weight, the VW T-Cross is barely noticeable lighter – 1267 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 113 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Cross offers minimal more room – 455 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Cross performs minimal better – up to 1337 L, which is about 56 L more than the VW T-Cross.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross to a small extent takes the win – 560 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Our conclusion: The Toyota Corolla Cross proves to be wins by a narrow margin and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Toyota Corolla Cross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.