A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
T-Cross and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
ZS Pro starts ZAR 2,300 cheaperT-Cross from ZAR 399,900 · ZS Pro from ZAR 397,600
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Maximum Power
T-Cross85 kW
ZS Pro125 kW
Maximum Torque
T-Cross175 Nm
ZS Pro275 Nm
Engine Size
T-Cross1000 cc
ZS Pro1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T-Cross18.2 km/l
ZS Pro14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
T-Cross188 mm
ZS Pro161 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Volkswagen T-Cross
1.0 TSI 85kW R-Line DSG
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
T-Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ZS Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
T-Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2020
2025
Generation
First generation T-Cross on MQB-A0 platform
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
Facelift in 2024 with updated features
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact 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
-
Model Year
Current
2025
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1291 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Length
4135 mm
4430 mm
Width
1760 mm
1818 mm
Height
1573 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
188 mm
161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
385 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1291 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1750 kg
1840 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
10.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
450 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
875 mm
Rear Headroom
-
865 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Front Track Width
1528 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1509 mm
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Standard
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
455 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
455 l
-
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Standard
Automatic climate control
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
Standard
Automatic climate control
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
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1000 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
175 Nm
275 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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.8 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
135.6 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Gearbox
DCT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x2
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
DCT
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.7 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.4 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Cloth
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Powered
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual
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
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
PVC
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
SYNC
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital driver display
USB Ports
Not Available
4
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12.3-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12.3-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
12.3-inch
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Standard
-
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
127
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
127
-
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
T-Cross
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
548400 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
548400
431500
Starting Price Zar
548400
431500
In depth: how these cars differ
This T-Cross and ZS Pro comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: T-Cross 34 vs ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: T-Cross 69 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: T-Cross 81 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: T-Cross 60 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: T-Cross not separately scored vs ZS Pro not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ZS Pro leads by 5 points
T-Cross and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
ZS Pro +22
Efficiency
T-Cross +11
Safety
ZS Pro +10
Practicality
T-Cross +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
T-Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG ZS Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 60 pts for T-Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ZS Pro leads. However, T-Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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