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

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Jeep Renegade has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £, while the VW Amarok costs 43200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Renegade manages with 2.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 6.50 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 Renegade is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.10 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.80 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Jeep Renegade performs barely noticeable better – reaching 199 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok pulls clearly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Jeep Renegade is decisively lighter – 1420 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 842 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Amarok significantly takes the win – 983 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 413 kg.

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