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VW Amarok vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Aston Martin DBX?

VW Amarok vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Amarok is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 125,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

DBX

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 Aston Martin DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 487 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers noticeably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Amarok

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, VW Amarok is only slightly lighter – 2,262 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries noticeably more – 983 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 273 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok 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 £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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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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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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