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VW Amarok vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (240 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (43200 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Porsche Cayenne?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Amarok has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43200 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 43763 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne has a convincingly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 499 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.80 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs distinct better – reaching 305 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls noticeable stronger with 950 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is hardly perceptible lighter – 2130 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Amarok noticeable takes the win – 983 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Cayenne shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £87,000
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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43200 - 64100 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2262 - 2423 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
5350 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1910 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1871 - 1884 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche

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What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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