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SsangYong Musso vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or VW Amarok?

SsangYong Musso vs VW Amarok: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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VW Amarok

  • moderately more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Musso is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,532 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Musso uses 8.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 moderately more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is only slightly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the SsangYong Musso tops out at 187 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Musso is moderately lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries marginally more – 1,010 kg compared to 983 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
785 - 1,010 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
400 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
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the SsangYong Musso?

The SsangYong Musso is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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