Volkswagen T-Cross 2020 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen T-Cross engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Grandland. Despite less power, Volkswagen T-Cross reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.2 | |
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The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen T-Cross consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen T-Cross could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Opel Grandland gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Grandland might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen T-Cross engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen T-Cross 2020 1.0 engine: The VW DLAA 1.0 TSI is a three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine produced at Volkswagen’s Czech plant from 2020 to 2024. It was later discontinued after stricter Euro 6e emissions requirements came into ... More about Volkswagen T-Cross 2020 1.0 engine Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volkswagen T-Cross is smaller. Volkswagen T-Cross is 37 cm shorter than the Opel Grandland, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen T-Cross is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1281 litres | 1652 litres | |
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Opel Grandland has more luggage space. Volkswagen T-Cross has 59 litres less trunk space than the Opel Grandland. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Grandland (by 371 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen T-Cross is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Volkswagen T-Cross can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`960 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`223 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 547 kg | 640 kg | |
| Volkswagen T-Cross load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Opel Grandland. Therefore, Opel Grandland is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 12 800 | |
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