Toyota Hilux 2012 vs Volkswagen Amarok 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Hilux) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Amarok) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Hilux engine produces 16 HP less power than Volkswagen Amarok, but torque is 43 NM more than Volkswagen Amarok. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 9.5 | |
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The Toyota Hilux is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Hilux consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Amarok, which means that by driving the Toyota Hilux over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Hilux 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.26 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Toyota Hilux is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Amarok, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hilux is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 900 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13.2 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Hilux is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Amarok. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`690 | 3`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 16 600 | |
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