Volkswagen T-Cross
The Volkswagen T-Cross is a compact five-seat vehicle powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 81 kW and capable of reaching 189 km/h. It measures 4,114 mm in length with a kerb weight of 1,177 kg and emits 143 g/km of COâ‚‚. In Norway, the model saw strong initial uptake with 1,181 registrations between 2019 and 2022, peaking at 386 vehicles in 2020 before declining to 243 in 2022. The model has been subject to two recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate database.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 83 kW (111 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP) | 131 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,292 kg |
| Displacement | 1,041 cc |
| Top speed | 189 km/h |
| Length | 4,114 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, COâ‚‚ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 20 European countries that registered the Volkswagen T-Cross in 2025 (69,579 cars). Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Volkswagen T-Cross registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Volkswagen T-Cross cars registered for the first time across 20 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Italy | 21,575 |
| France | 13,845 |
| Spain | 11,602 |
| United Kingdom | 7,320 |
| Poland | 3,514 |
| Croatia | 3,316 |
| Portugal | 2,109 |
| Slovakia | 1,344 |
| Netherlands | 1,266 |
| Slovenia | 988 |
| Czechia | 747 |
| Finland | 607 |
| Luxembourg | 357 |
| Bulgaria | 269 |
| Cyprus | 252 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen T-Cross (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 188 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 200 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 180 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 92% of Volkswagen T-Crosss pass their MOT test first time, based on 13,604 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen T-Cross. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-12-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-04-24
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volkswagen T-Cross?
- The Volkswagen T-Cross has a rated top speed of 189 km/h.
- How much power does the Volkswagen T-Cross have?
- The Volkswagen T-Cross produces 83 kW (111 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen T-Cross?
- The Volkswagen T-Cross is 4,114 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,562 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen T-Cross weigh?
- The Volkswagen T-Cross has a kerb weight of about 1,292 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Volkswagen T-Cross?
- The Volkswagen T-Cross emits 131 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Volkswagen T-Cross have?
- The Volkswagen T-Cross has 5 seats.