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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or VW Amarok?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Amarok

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Amarok is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers visibly more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers barely more torque with 637 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 37 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Amarok is only slightly lighter – 2,262 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries visibly more – 983 kg compared to 641 kg. That’s a difference of about 342 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£85,628
Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 380 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 45 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
VW Amarok

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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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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Jeep Grand Cherokee
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 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
2,434 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
637 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
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