Volkswagen T-Cross 2019–2023 car dimensions: 4108 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1584 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,245 kg. Braked towing is 1,100 kg.
The cabin seats five with a sliding rear bench for flexible legroom. An 8-inch touchscreen is standard with App-Connect for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Manual air conditioning comes as standard while dual-zone climate control appears on higher grades. Front Assist provides automatic emergency braking as standard along with Lane Assist and blind spot detection. Adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are available on higher trims or as options.
Boot space ranges from 385 to 455 litres with the rear seats up thanks to the sliding bench. Folding the 60:40 split rear seats creates up to 1281 litres of flat load space. The front passenger seat backrest folds on many versions for longer items.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg on the entry 1.0 TSI 95 PS and 1100 kg on the 115 PS version, rising to 1200 kg with the 1.5 TSI. Unbraked capacity sits around 620-660 kg depending on the engine. The car suits light leisure towing but offers no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension for demanding work use.
The cabin sits you high with good all-round view and easy entry. Front seats offer manual height adjustment plus lumbar support on many grades, with heating available via packs or higher trims. The rear bench slides for flexible space between passengers and a 385-455 litre boot that expands flat. Manual air conditioning is base. two-zone Climatronic appears on Style and above. Ambient lighting and a solid, practical layout make daily use straightforward without luxury extras.
Petrol 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI engines with front-wheel drive.
Service every 12 months or 15,000 km.
Euro NCAP five stars (2019 test).
Standard multi-airbag setup, ESC, Front Assist with pedestrian detection, Lane Assist, eCall.
ISOFIX on outer rear and front passenger seats.
The T-Cross runs efficient turbo petrol engines that keep running costs moderate for a small SUV. Real-world use stays thrifty around town and on longer trips with the three-cylinder options.
Servicing follows a simple annual or mileage schedule. Volkswagen dealers handle routine checks, oil and filters under standard plans. No complex hybrid systems mean straightforward upkeep.
Safety starts with a five-star Euro NCAP result from 2019 testing. Every car includes driver and passenger airbags, side and curtain airbags, ESC with traction aids, autonomous emergency braking that spots pedestrians and cyclists, lane keep assist and the eCall emergency system. Proactive occupant protection pretensions belts in critical moments.
Day-to-day ownership stays simple. The sliding rear seat and fold-flat front passenger backrest handle family loads or long items. Tyre pressure monitoring and a mobility kit are standard. Regular dealer visits keep the MQB platform reliable for years.
Length 4108 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1584 mm, Wheelbase 2551 mm (T-Cross 2019–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW UK Press Pack.