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2023 · Volkswagen · Petrol

T-Cross

1.0TSI 70kW Comfortline R-Line

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Cost to own / mo

R6,343

R5/km

Market price

R393,400

Annual total

R76,116

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,598
InsuranceR688
MaintenanceR1,316
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR3,662
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR2,681
Cost to own / moR6,343

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1L
Power
70 kW
Torque
175 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
110 g/km
Maintenance score57/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
5-speed
Power peak
5,000 rpm
Torque peak
1,600 rpm
0–100 km/h
10.8 s
Top speed
180 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,235 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Wheelbase
2,551 mm
Kerb weight
1,150 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
377 L
Fuel tank
40 L
Range
833 km

Tyres

Front tyres
205/55 R17

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
Standard
Keyless
Optional
Central locking
Optional
Parking camera
Optional
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
Optional
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
120,000 km / 3 yr
Service plan
45,000 km / 3 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

64/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value61
Efficiency91
Reliability19
Practicality83

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