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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross
New from
$27,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 / 100km
About the Volkswagen T-Cross
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Volkswagen T-Cross is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $27,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $30,990 for the Style.
There are 2 variants of the T-Cross available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.
The Volkswagen T-Cross is only available with an null motor that produces 85kW and 200Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2020 T-Cross is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
66.51 kW/t
58.22 kW/t
93.65 kW/t
Boot Space
455 litres
264 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 L/100km
3.8 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
741 km
610 km
1,104 km
Price
$27,990 - $30,990
$19,990
$65,290
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,760 kg
1,600 kg
2,189 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
185 mm
125 mm
225 mm
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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross Price
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross Specs
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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen T-Cross
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen T-Cross is the Life with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Volkswagen T-Cross | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen T-Cross?
The Volkswagen T-Cross has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2020 Volkswagen T-Cross Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen T-Cross?
The Volkswagen T-Cross offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen T-Cross FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen T-Cross is the Life that starts from $27,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen T-Cross is the Style that starts from $30,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen T-Cross is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: Life and Style.
The largest Volkswagen T-Cross is the Life which measures 1760mm wide, 4108mm in length and sits 1583mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen T-Cross is the Life which has 85kW of power from its 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Volkswagen T-Cross is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen T-Cross is the Life which weighs 1760 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen T-Cross uses Premium Unleaded.