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VW Amarok vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Porsche Cayenne?

VW Amarok vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • considerably cheaper
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Amarok is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 916 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 900 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, Porsche Cayenne is marginally lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries clearly more – 983 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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 £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
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Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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