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VW Amarok vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Fiat Qubo?

VW Amarok vs Fiat Qubo: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Qubo

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Fiat Qubo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,246 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Qubo uses 5.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Qubo

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 clearly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Fiat Qubo takes 11.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Fiat Qubo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Qubo is clearly lighter – 1,401 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 861 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries visibly more – 983 kg compared to 735 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Qubo is clearly superior 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.

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Qubo

Fiat Qubo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 340 km
VW Amarok
Fiat Qubo

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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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Fiat Qubo

The Fiat Qubo is a compact, boxy people carrier that makes daily chores feel less like a battle, with a surprisingly roomy interior and clever sliding doors that make loading kids or shopping embarrassingly simple. It’s not trying to be a sports car — instead it’s a sensible, easy-to-park city partner that rewards practicality with low running costs and a cheery Italian twinkle.

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VW Amarok
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
340 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
554 - 735 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.4 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Fiat
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