Jeep Compass vs VW Amarok – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Jeep Compass has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the VW Amarok costs 43200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass manages with 2 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 6.60 L per 100 km.

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 240 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.30 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.80 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Jeep Compass performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok pulls clearly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm difference.

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, the Jeep Compass is decisively lighter – 1575 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 687 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Amarok convincingly takes the win – 983 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 513 kg.

Our conclusion: The Jeep Compass proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Jeep Compass is the better all-rounder in this comparison.