Compare performance (205 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (70700 £ vs 43200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or VW Amarok?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Amarok has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43200 £, while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £. That’s a price difference of around 27468 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Amarok manages with 8.60 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.
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 has a a bit edge – offering 240 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Amarok performs to a small extent better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Amarok pulls slightly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, VW Amarok is a bit lighter – 2262 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.
When it comes to payload, VW Amarok significantly takes the win – 983 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 443 kg.
The VW Amarok proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Amarok is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.
detailsThe 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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Price
70700 - 79300 £
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Price
43200 - 64100 £
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
278 - 284 g/km
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Body Type
Pickup
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Seats
5 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2610 kg
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Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4925 mm
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Length
5350 mm
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Width
1980 mm
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Width
1910 mm
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Height
1935 mm
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Height
1871 - 1884 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
540 kg
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Payload
883 - 983 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
205 HP
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Power HP
170 - 240 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
170 km/h
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Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
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Torque
500 Nm
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
151 kW
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Power kW
125 - 177 kW
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Engine capacity
2755 cm3
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Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Toyota
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Brand
VW
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is offered with All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.