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Jeep Renegade vs VW Amarok - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (240 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (26700 £ vs 43200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or VW Amarok?

Jeep Renegade

VW Amarok

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

Renegade

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: 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.

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.

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: VW Amarok pulls clearly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm difference.

Renegade

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, 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.

Who wins the race?

The Jeep Renegade proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Jeep Renegade is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £26,700
Renegade

Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.5 L
  • Electric Range : 36 km
Jeep Renegade
VW Amarok

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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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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 Renegade
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
26700 - 39200 £
Price
43200 - 64100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1420 - 1770 kg
Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4236 mm
Length
5350 mm
Width
1805 mm
Width
1910 mm
Height
1684 - 1718 mm
Height
1871 - 1884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1277 - 1297 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1469 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Jeep Renegade have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or 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.