Volkswagen Amarok 2010 vs Isuzu D-Max 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Amarok is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Isuzu D-Max can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Amarok also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.5 (diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel engines. Volkswagen Amarok is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 - 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 - 13.5 seconds | 12.7 - 13 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 9.6 | 7.3 - 8.4 | |
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On average, Volkswagen Amarok equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Isuzu D-Max. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | 235 mm (9.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Isuzu D-Max 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: | 5.25 m | 5.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Volkswagen Amarok is 4 cm shorter than the Isuzu D-Max, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 0.8 metres more than that of the Isuzu D-Max, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`844 | ~ 3`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Isuzu D-Max scores higher in safety tests. The Isuzu D-Max scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | no data | |
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