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VW Amarok vs Estrima Birò comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 12,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Estrima Birò?

VW Amarok vs Estrima Birò: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • significantly more power
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Estrima Birò

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Estrima Birò is clearly cheaper – starting at 12,900 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,385 £.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok offers significantly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is considerably faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Estrima Birò tops out at 60 km/h. The difference is around 130 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers visibly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 381 Nm. That’s about 219 Nm more.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Estrima Birò is significantly lighter – 424 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 1,838 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries substantially more – 983 kg compared to 226 kg. That’s a difference of about 757 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Estrima Birò holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Estrima Birò

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
VW Amarok
Estrima Birò

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Estrima Birò

Birò is a tiny electric city car that turns cramped streets and parking headaches into a manageable, even fun, part of the day with nimble manners and a cheeky silhouette. It’s an ideal pick for urbanites seeking fuss-free daily mobility, low running hassle, and a vehicle that refuses to blend into the commuter crowd.

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VW Amarok
Estrima Birò

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
219 - 226 kg

Engine and Performance

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

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Estrima
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