VW Amarok alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the VW Amarok, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the VW Amarok and are good next research steps.

from £72,000

Toyota Land Cruiser

Price 72,000 - 79,700 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 205 HP
Consumption L/100km 10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15/J25
Modell Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15/J25 2.8 D-4D Mild-Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Executive Automatik (5-Sitzer), Lounge Automatik (5-Sitzer), Lounge Automatik (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 151 kW
co2 278 - 282 g/km
Engine capacity 2,755 cm3
Curb weight 2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity 143 - 742 L
Width 1,980 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 685 - 750 kg

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substantially cheaper
moderately more power
clearly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £45,800

Toyota Hilux

Price 45,800 - 65,500 £
Body Type Pickup
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 196 - 204 HP
Consumption L/100km 9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 257 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Hilux
Modell Hilux Double Cab 2.8 D-Mildhybrid, Hilux Double Cab BEV
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level Comfort 4x4 Automatik, Exexcutive 4x4 Automatik, Invincible 4x4 Automatik, Duty 4x4 Automatik, Active 4x4 Automatik, Duty 4x4, Executive 4x4
Power kW 144 - 150 kW
co2 0 - 264 g/km
Engine capacity 2,755 cm3
Curb weight 2,250 - 2,420 kg
Width 1,855 - 1,885 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 715 - 960 kg

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Quick data check: Toyota Hilux

barely cheaper
slightly more power
somewhat more efficient
somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £48,400

Ford Ranger

Price 48,400 - 57,500 £
Body Type Pickup
Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 240 - 281 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Electric Range 42 km
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.7 - 9.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model Ranger
Modell Ranger Extrakabine 3.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Doppelkabine 3.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Doppelkabine 2.3 EcoBoost PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level XLT e-4WD Automatik, Wildtrak e-4WD Automatik, Limited e-4WD Automatik, Platinum e-4WD Automatik
Power kW 177 - 207 kW
co2 70 - 265 g/km
Engine capacity 2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Curb weight 2,405 - 2,511 kg
Width 1,918 mm
Brand Ford
Payload 845 - 989 kg

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Ford Ranger as a suitable alternative to VW Amarok

In the competitive realm of midsize pickups, the Ford Ranger and VW Amarok showcase distinctive strengths that cater to varied preferences. The Ford Ranger is celebrated for its robust towing capacity and advanced tech features, making it a favorite for both rugged adventures and urban commuting. On the other hand, the VW Amarok impresses with its refined interior and strong off-road capabilities, appealing to those who prioritize comfort without sacrificing performance.

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

Quick data check: Ford Ranger

moderately cheaper
only slightly lighter
moderately more power
considerably more efficient
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £64,300

VW Touareg

Price 64,300 - 88,300 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 231 - 462 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Electric Range 47 - 49 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.1 - 7.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Model Touareg
Modell Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF, Touareg 3.0 V6 eHybrid, Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR, Touareg R
CO2 Efficiency Class G, D
Trim Level FINAL EDITION 4MOTION Tiptronic, Elegance FINAL EDITION 4MOTION Tiptronic, R-Line FINAL EDITION 4MOTION Tiptronic
Power kW 170 - 340 kW
co2 119 - 239 g/km
Engine capacity 2,967 - 2,995 cm3
Curb weight 2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity 665 - 810 L
Width 1,984 mm
Brand VW
Payload 550 - 751 kg
Variant R

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Quick data check: VW Touareg

considerably cheaper
significantly more power
considerably more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
barely lighter

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from £57,900

Land Rover Defender

Price 57,900 - 172,000 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 200 - 635 HP
Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
Electric Range 48 km
Seats 2 - 8
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 10.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Model Defender
Modell Defender 90 P425, Defender 90 P525 V8, Defender 90 D200, Defender 90 Hardtop D250, Defender 90 D250, Defender 90 D350, Defender 110 P300e, Defender 110 P425, Defender 110 P635, Defender 110 D200, Defender 110 Hardtop D250, Defender 110 D250, Defender 110 D350, Defender 130 P425, Defender 130 P500 V8, Defender 130 D250, Defender 130 D350
CO2 Efficiency Class G, D
Trim Level X AWD Automatik, AWD Automatik, S AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic SE AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic HSE AWD Automatik, OCTA AWD Automatik, Trophy Edition AWD Automatik, Outbound AWD Automatik, OCTA Black AWD Automatik
Power kW 147 - 467 kW
co2 135 - 324 g/km
Engine capacity 1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Curb weight 2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity 293 - 786 L
Width 2,008 mm
Brand Land Rover
Payload 494 - 819 kg

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Quick data check: Land Rover Defender

noticeably cheaper
barely lighter
substantially more power
considerably more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £28,500

Ford Focus Turnier

Price 28,500 - 39,900 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 280 HP
Consumption L/100km 5 - 8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.8 - 12.1 s
Model Year 2,023 - 2,024
Max Speed 184 - 250 km/h
Torque 170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Doors 5
Model Focus
Modell Focus Turnier 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Focus Turnier 1.5 EcoBlue, Focus Active Turnier 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Focus Active Turnier 1.5 EcoBlue, Focus Turnier ST
CO2 Efficiency Class D, G
Trim Level Titanium Edition, Titanium Edition PowerShift Automatik, Titanium Edition Automatik, X, PowerShift Automatik, X PowerShift Automatik, Automatik, X Automatik, Titanium, Titanium X, ST-Line, ST-Line X, Titanium PowerShift Automatik, Titanium X PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line X PowerShift Automatik, Titanium Automatik, Titanium X Automatik, ST-Line Automatik, ST-Line X Automatik
Power kW 85 - 206 kW
co2 120 - 183 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 2,261 cm3
Curb weight 1,413 - 1,563 kg
Fuel tank capacity 52 L
Trunk capacity 608 - 635 L
Length 4,672 - 4,693 mm
Width 1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height 1,459 - 1,504 mm
Brand Ford
Max trunk capacity 1,653 L
Payload 523 - 557 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Focus Turnier

substantially cheaper
somewhat more power
significantly more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially lighter

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