Volkswagen Amarok 2010 vs Isuzu D-Max 2012

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Volkswagen Amarok
2010 - 2016
Isuzu D-Max
2012 - 2019
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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)

Performance

Power: 122 - 180 HP163 HP
Torque: 300 - 420 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 - 13.5 seconds12.7 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 - 9.67.3 - 8.4
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!
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 m5.30 m
Width: 1.94 m1.86 m
Height: 1.83 m1.78 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 datano data
Turning diameter: 13 meters12.2 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 datano data
Average price (€): 18 200no data
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Amarok has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
Isuzu D-Max has
  • only diesel engines available
  • higher ground clearance
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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