Mazda BT-50 2018 vs Volkswagen Amarok 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mazda BT-50 engine produces 37 HP more power than Volkswagen Amarok, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Amarok. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda BT-50 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Amarok, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda BT-50 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Amarok gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 232 mm (9.1 inches) | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda BT-50 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.37 m | 5.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Mazda BT-50 is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Amarok, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda BT-50 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda BT-50 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Amarok, which means Mazda BT-50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`200 kg | 2`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`022 kg | 2`027 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`178 kg | 893 kg | |
| Mazda BT-50 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem more than Volkswagen Amarok. Therefore, Mazda BT-50 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 33 600 | |
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