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Toyota Land Cruiser vs VW Amarok - Differences and prices compared

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?

Toyota Land Cruiser

VW Amarok

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

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £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
Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Amarok

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Toyota Land Cruiser

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.

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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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Toyota Land Cruiser
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
70700 - 79300 £
Price
43200 - 64100 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 284 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 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
2610 kg
Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4925 mm
Length
5350 mm
Width
1980 mm
Width
1910 mm
Height
1935 mm
Height
1871 - 1884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 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
205 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
2755 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Toyota Land Cruiser have?

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.