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Jeep Wrangler vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or VW Amarok?

Jeep Wrangler vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

  • somewhat more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Amarok is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,534 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

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.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Wrangler offers somewhat more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers visibly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Wrangler

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, Jeep Wrangler is slightly lighter – 1,938 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries clearly more – 983 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 427 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is far ahead 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 Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
200 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
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Jeep Wrangler have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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