VW T-Cross vs Renault R4 – Differences & prices compared

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 to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the Renault R4 costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4123 £.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 150 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R4 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the VW T-Cross takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW T-Cross performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault R4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW T-Cross pulls barely noticeable stronger with 250 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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 to a small extent lighter – 1267 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 218 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Cross offers barely noticeable more room – 455 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault R4 performs minimal better – up to 1405 L, which is about 124 L more than the VW T-Cross.

When it comes to payload, VW T-Cross barely noticeable takes the win – 480 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW T-Cross proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW T-Cross is the better all-rounder in this comparison.