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Ford Ranger vs VW Amarok - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (292 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 43200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or VW Amarok?

Ford Ranger

VW Amarok

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Ranger has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5712 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 5.50 L per 100 km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Ranger has a to a small extent edge – offering 292 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.80 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 190 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls to a small extent stronger with 697 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 97 Nm difference.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Ford Ranger is slight lighter – 2082 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger a bit takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 983 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

Ford Ranger
VW Amarok

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from about £37,500
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L
  • Electric Range : 42 km

Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Ford Ranger
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
37500 - 71900 £
Price
43200 - 64100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 315 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Length
5350 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Width
1910 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Height
1871 - 1884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
676 - 1108 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Ford Ranger?

The Ford Ranger is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.