The Volkswagen T-Cross is Volkswagen's smallest SUV: a five-seat petrol crossover with a 455-litre boot and a big list of standard safety kit. This page explains the powertrain, the four trims and what to check before you order.
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View dealThe Volkswagen T-Cross is the smallest SUV Volkswagen sells: a five-seat, five-door petrol crossover measuring 4.13 metres nose to tail, with a boot of 455 litres with the rear seats up. It suits drivers who want a raised driving position and a car that still fits a tight parking bay.
It sits below the rest of Volkswagen's SUV family, and it's the sensible option rather than the showy one. Road testers consistently describe it as roomy for its size, easy to see out of and grown-up to drive, while being honest that the styling is conservative.
The choice here is simple. One body style, petrol engines from 94 to 148 bhp with manual or automatic gearboxes and front-wheel drive, and four trims: Match, Style Edition, Black Edition and R-Line.
Volkswagen T-Cross key facts
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol (94–148 bhp) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Boot | 455 litres, 1,281 litres seats folded |
| Economy (WLTP) | 46.3–50.4 mpg |
| Braked towing | up to 1,200 kg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years / 60,000 miles |
| Euro NCAP | 3 stars |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 5 October 2026.
The T-Cross is Volkswagen's compact SUV: five seats, five doors, 4.13 m long, 1.57 m tall and with a turning circle of 10.7 m. It's built around everyday usefulness rather than drama, and that's exactly how reviewers tend to sum it up.
The current T-Cross has been on sale in this form since 2024. Boot space runs to 455 litres with the rear seats up and 1,281 litres with them folded, which is generous for a car this short.
Every T-Cross comes with a three-year, 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty, and a 12-year anti-corrosion guarantee. Reviewers praise the visibility and the interior space; the common criticism is that it's a little plain next to bolder rivals.
Because the standard specification is strong across all four trims, so you don't have to chase an expensive version to get the kit you actually use. Leasing also means you hand the car back at the end rather than worrying about what it's worth.
Every T-Cross has adaptive cruise control, wireless phone charging, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, air conditioning, rain-sensing wipers and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
On safety, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition and automatic high beam are fitted throughout. Euro NCAP gave the current car three stars, with 74% for adult occupant protection and 81% for child occupant protection.
There's one answer here: petrol. The T-Cross is petrol only, front-wheel drive only, and there's nothing to plug in, so your decision is really about power output and whether you want a manual or an automatic.
Power runs from 94 to 148 bhp from 1.0 and 1.5-litre engines with three or four cylinders, with manual or automatic gearboxes. Official economy is 46.3 to 50.4 mpg with CO2 of 126 to 137 g/km, and 0-62 mph takes between 8.4 and 11.3 seconds depending on version.
The lower-powered versions suit town and short-commute driving; the stronger engines make more sense if you regularly carry four people or spend time on motorways. Insurance groups across the range sit between 11 and 20. Our guide to choosing petrol, diesel or electric is worth a read if you're weighing it up.
| Petrol | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 455 litres |
| Power | 94–148 bhp |
| Seats | 5 |
| 0–62 mph | 8.4–11.3 s |
| Braked towing | 1000–1200 kg |
Match covers the essentials, Style Edition adds comfort kit, Black Edition is the darker-styled option and R-Line is the sporty-looking one. All four share the same safety and connectivity equipment.
Match starts at 94 bhp and rides on 17-inch "Clayton" alloy wheels with cloth upholstery. It includes a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors, predictive adaptive cruise control, wireless charging, keyless entry and start, a rear-view camera and automatic headlights. Heated seats, navigation, dual-zone climate control and a detachable towbar are options.
The Match is currently available from £279.68 a month.
Style Edition starts at 114 bhp and moves to 18-inch "Koln" alloy wheels. Over Match it adds built-in navigation, dual-zone climate control, front sports seats and a detachable towbar, with cloth upholstery and the option of heated front seats or voice control.
The Style Edition is currently available from £297.32 a month. Against the Match, that is currently £17.64/mo more expensive.
This one is about the look rather than extra kit. It starts at 114 bhp and brings 18-inch "York" black alloy wheels plus logo projection in the ambient lighting. Keyless entry and start, a rear-view camera, a detachable towbar and voice control are all available as options.
The Black Edition is currently available from £316.15 a month. Against the Style Edition, that is currently £18.83/mo more expensive.
R-Line is the sporting-styled trim, again from 114 bhp, with 17-inch "Coventry" alloy wheels, cloth upholstery and ambient lighting, and it adds automatic headlights. Keyless entry and start, a rear-view camera, a detachable towbar and voice control can be specified as options.
The R-Line is currently available from £330.66 a month. Against the Black Edition, that is currently £14.51/mo more expensive.
Not sure how far up the range to go? Our guide to choosing your car walks through spec, mileage and term, and our team can talk it through with you.
If you're shortlisting small SUVs, it's worth also looking at the Škoda Kamiq, the Peugeot 2008, the Renault Captur and the Hyundai Kona. You can also browse the full Volkswagen range.
Specifications from Volkswagen's UK data and Euro NCAP; equipment and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 5 October 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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