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SsangYong Rexton vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Rexton or VW Amarok?

SsangYong Rexton vs VW Amarok: Key differences

SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely lighter
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VW Amarok

  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rexton

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Rexton is very slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,103 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Rexton uses 8.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 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 somewhat more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is only slightly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the SsangYong Rexton tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm more.

Rexton

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Rexton is barely lighter – 2,145 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries visibly more – 983 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 213 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is far ahead overall 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
SsangYong Rexton
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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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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SsangYong Rexton
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.2 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
214 - 216 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,850 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,825 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
655 - 770 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
184 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
441 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
148 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
VW
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