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Foton Miler Lite vs Volkswagen T-Cross: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Miler Lite starts ZAR 90,000 cheaperMiler Lite from ZAR 309,900 · T-Cross from ZAR 399,900
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Specification
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Maximum Power
Miler Lite92 kW
T-Cross85 kW
Maximum Torque
Miler Lite320 Nm
T-Cross175 Nm
Engine Size
Miler Lite2000 cc
T-Cross1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
T-Cross18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
T-Cross188 mm
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Miler-lite (Aircon & Dual Airbags)
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Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
First generation T-Cross on MQB-A0 platform
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
Facelift in 2024 with updated features
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Dropside truck
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Code 8 light truck
SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1291 kg
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Length
4910 mm
4135 mm
Width
1970 mm
1760 mm
Height
2170 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2480 mm
2551 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
385 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
1291 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1750 kg
Payload Capacity
1645 kg
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
10.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
92 kW
85 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
175 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
110 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
65.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
135.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.33
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
275 mm clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
DCT
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
21.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Seat Material
Fabric
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Cloth
Steering Type
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, digital cluster, quality interior
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Interior Colours
-
Black
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Standard
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Air conditioning
Standard
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
455 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
455 l
12V Accessory Socket
-
Standard
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Power Outlet
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.5
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Speed Alert System
-
Adjustable speed limiter
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
t-cross
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
Not Officially Disclosed
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
188 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Tyre Size
195/75 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Central drum
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Front Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
1528 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1509 mm
Power Steering
-
Standard
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
127 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
127
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
127
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Service Plan
Service plans available
Not Available
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
548400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
339900
548400
Starting Price Zar
339900
548400
Spec
Miler Lite
T-Cross
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Miler Lite and T-Cross comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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