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Toyota Hilux vs VW T-Cross comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (45,800 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or VW T-Cross?

Toyota Hilux vs VW T-Cross: Key differences

Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
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VW T-Cross

4 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Hilux

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.

VW T-Cross is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,455 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW T-Cross uses 5.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

T-Cross

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 Hilux offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW T-Cross is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Hilux

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, VW T-Cross is significantly lighter – 1,267 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 983 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries clearly more – 960 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 480 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Hilux holds a slight edge 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 £45,800
Hilux

Toyota Hilux

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 196 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.8 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 257 km
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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Reviews Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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Morgan
26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

It's the best thing there is since you can carry five people and you can push it into jobs that nothing or no one else can handle. By contrast a lambo is only for two people and only for joyrides — your family can't even come — it's garbage because it's useless for daily use or simple work, so toyota is better; on top of that it's cheap and effective. The lambo is insanely expensive and doesn't provide good service; it's trash — what does it have inside to make it so expensive, gold or diamonds or an engine made of banknotes? I stress that it's useless rubbish.

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VW T-Cross

The VW T-Cross is a small, city-friendly crossover that blends practical packaging with easygoing driving manners and a high seating position for good visibility. It’s a sensible, comfortable choice for buyers who want the convenience and style of an SUV without big compromises.

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4 (5 Reviews)
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Arturo
27 May 2026, 04:19:26

In terms of interior space and driving, the T‑Cross is far superior.

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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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Toyota Hilux
VW T-Cross

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Price
21,400 - 32,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
257 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 264 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,267 - 1,338 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
715 - 960 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Hilux?

The Toyota Hilux is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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