Volkswagen T-Cross — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
VW's smallest SUV. Highly practical with sliding rear seats, compact proportions, and efficient petrol engines.
TL;DR
44 MPG
Real-world petrol
40L
Tank capacity
£54.72
Full tank (petrol)
14.1p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volkswagen T-Cross achieves an estimated 44 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 40-litre tank completely costs approximately £54.72 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
44
Real-world MPG
Petrol
52.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £707 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1046 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1413 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2120 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2827 |
| Full tank (40L) | £54.72 |
| Cost per mile | 14.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your T-Cross
Upshift early to utilize the excellent low-down pull of the 3-cylinder TSI engine.
Make use of the sliding rear bench to maximize boot space instead of loading external racks.
Keep motorway speeds at 65 mph to keep fuel consumption down.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volkswagen T-Cross achieving ~44 MPG real-world, if you fill 32 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.42
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.78
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 23 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volkswagen T-Cross?
The Volkswagen T-Cross achieves approximately 44 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 52.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volkswagen T-Cross?
The Volkswagen T-Cross has a fuel tank of 40 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £54.72. Diesel costs approximately £56.84 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volkswagen T-Cross?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volkswagen T-Cross costs approximately £1046 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1413. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volkswagen T-Cross?
In a Volkswagen T-Cross doing ~44 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 32-litre fill nets approximately £2.78 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 23 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volkswagen T-Cross cost per mile in fuel?
The Volkswagen T-Cross costs approximately 14.1p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.23 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volkswagen T-Cross?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volkswagen T-Cross is 52.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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