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VW Amarok vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or SERES 5?

VW Amarok vs SERES 5: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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SERES 5

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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 visibly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,468 £.

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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 SERES 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 345 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers clearly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 340 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, VW Amarok is barely lighter – 2,262 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries clearly more – 983 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 608 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 is decisively 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.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
VW Amarok
SERES 5

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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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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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VW Amarok
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
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Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
375 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
SERES
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