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2025 Volkswagen T-Cross - Life
1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Life
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.0 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
85kW / 200Nm
714km
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 126
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): Unlimited
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.0
Number of Cylinders: 3
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
Main Capacity (L): 40
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 8.8
Main Gas Capacity Gal: 10.6
Main Gas Capacity (L): 40
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 714
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 444
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 57
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 47
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 36
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
Maximum Speed (mph): 120
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.6
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: Dq200-7f
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 17.0
Departure Angle: 20.3
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 45.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 1281
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 455
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.4
Front Track (mm): 1534
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 185
Overall Height (in): 62.3
Overall Height (mm): 1583
Overall Length (in): 161.7
Overall Length (mm): 4108
Overall Width (in): 69.3
Overall Width (mm): 1760
Rear Track (in): 59.7
Rear Track (mm): 1516
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Wheelbase (in): 100.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2563
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.7
Front Headroom (mm): 1034
Rear Headroom (in): 38.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 966
Front Hip Room (in): 57.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1460
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1429
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Mqb A0
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1389
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1760
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3880
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2855
Tare Weight (kg): 1273
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 75
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 97.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 85.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20191218
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 81.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 80.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.0 Life Lhd
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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