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Renault Master Transporter vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or VW Amarok?

Renault Master Transporter vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely lighter

VW Amarok

  • markedly more power

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

Master Transporter

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.

Renault Master Transporter is markedly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,242 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 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 VW Amarok offers markedly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is very slightly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Renault Master Transporter tops out at 176 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 220 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: Renault Master Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is barely lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,859 kg compared to 983 kg. That’s a difference of about 876 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter stands out in the key areas 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 £36,000
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 105 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.7 - 22.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 445 - 448 km
Renault Master Transporter
VW Amarok

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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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 Master Transporter
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 55,400 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 22.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
445 - 448 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 203 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,461 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,685 - 6,315 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
2,498 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
10,800 - 13,000 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,078 - 1,859 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
105 - 170 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
90 - 176 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
77 - 125 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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