Volkswagen Amarok 2010 vs Ford Ranger 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Amarok) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Ranger) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 375 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Ranger, but torque is 75 NM less than Ford Ranger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Ford Ranger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Ranger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Amarok could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Ford Ranger 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 5.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Volkswagen Amarok is 11 cm shorter than the Ford Ranger, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1210 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Ranger. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`040 | 1`144 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Ranger scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Ranger scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 19 200 | |
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