Compare performance (102 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or VW Amarok?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Express is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,112 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.
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 considerably more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is a bit faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is substantially lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 966 kg.
When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries noticeably more – 983 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.
The VW Amarok has the upper hand 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.
The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.
details
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
|
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
121 - 149 g/km
|
co2
226 - 270 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Cargo Van
|
Body Type
Pickup
|
|
Seats
2
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
4
|
Doors
4
|
|
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
|
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
|
Length
4,393 mm
|
Length
5,350 mm
|
|
Width
1,775 mm
|
Width
1,910 mm
|
|
Height
1,811 mm
|
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
575 - 700 kg
|
Payload
883 - 983 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
|
Transmission
Manual
|
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
|
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
|
|
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
|
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
|
|
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
|
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
|
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
|
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2021
|
Model Year
2023
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
|
Brand
Renault
|
Brand
VW
|