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Peugeot Rifter vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or VW Amarok?

Peugeot Rifter vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Peugeot Rifter

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Rifter

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.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,377 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 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 clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Rifter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is significantly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 764 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries moderately more – 983 kg compared to 814 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter has only a minor advantage 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Peugeot Rifter
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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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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Peugeot Rifter
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
142 - 157 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
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Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 814 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
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