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VW Amarok vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

VW Amarok vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • significantly cheaper
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Amarok is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,734 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

Range Rover Velar

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 Range Rover Velar offers significantly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 164 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers only slightly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is a bit lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries clearly more – 983 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 396 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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.

from £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
VW Amarok
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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 Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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VW Amarok
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
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