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Hyundai Bayon vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (20,500 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Bayon or VW Amarok?

Hyundai Bayon vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Hyundai Bayon

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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VW Amarok

  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bayon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Bayon is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,500 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Bayon uses 5.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok offers significantly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Hyundai Bayon takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 428 Nm more.

Bayon

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai Bayon is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 1,087 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries clearly more – 983 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 523 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is clearly superior overall 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.

from £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Hyundai Bayon
VW Amarok

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Hyundai Bayon

The Hyundai Bayon slips neatly between city runabout and small SUV, offering surprising practicality and a fresh, confident design that stands out in urban traffic. It's an easy buy for shoppers who want smart packaging, tidy handling and a dash of personality without fuss — a sensible little crossover that makes everyday driving a bit more enjoyable.

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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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Hyundai Bayon
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,500 - 26,200 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,200 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
411 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 460 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
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