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Renault Express vs VW Amarok comparison

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?

Renault Express vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Renault Express

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

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Renault Express
VW Amarok

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Renault Express

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.

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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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Renault Express
VW Amarok

Costs 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
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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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
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VW
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