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KGM Musso vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – KGM Musso or VW Amarok?

KGM Musso vs VW Amarok: Key differences

KGM Musso

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • somewhat more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Musso

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

KGM Musso is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,817 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the KGM Musso uses 8.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok offers somewhat more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers visibly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, KGM Musso is only slightly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 192 kg.

When it comes to payload, the KGM Musso carries very slightly more – 1,085 kg compared to 983 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is clearly superior 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 Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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KGM Musso

The Musso is a rugged, no-nonsense pickup that balances practical utility with a comfortable cabin, making it equally at home on a jobsite or a weekend drive. It’s a sensible choice for drivers who want straightforward capability, durability and a reassuringly solid feel without unnecessary complexity.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 44,100 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.5 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
223 - 246 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
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Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
860 - 1,085 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
400 - 441 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
KGM
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the KGM Musso?

The KGM Musso is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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