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VW Amarok vs Maxus Euniq 5 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Maxus Euniq 5?

VW Amarok vs Maxus Euniq 5: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
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Maxus Euniq 5

  • markedly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Amarok is only slightly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,162 £.

Euniq 5

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 visibly more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is moderately faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the Maxus Euniq 5 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is markedly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 452 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries substantially more – 983 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 442 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is slightly ahead 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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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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Maxus Euniq 5

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
46,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
360 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
4,825 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
541 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Maxus
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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