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VW Amarok vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Land Rover Discovery?

VW Amarok vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers somewhat more torque with 700 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Amarok is only slightly lighter – 2,262 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries somewhat more – 983 kg compared to 803 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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.

from £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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VW Amarok
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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
226 - 270 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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