Volkswagen Amarok 2016 vs Tesla Model Y 2025

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Volkswagen Amarok
2016 - 2020
Tesla Model Y
2025 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 DieselElectric

Performance

Power: 204 HP460 HP
Torque: 500 NM660 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds3.5 seconds
Tesla Model Y is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 256 HP less power than Tesla Model Y, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Tesla Model Y. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 16.2 kWh/100km
Range per fill-up: no data580 km in combined cycle
Tesla Model Y gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge.
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: 192 mm (7.6 inches)151 mm (5.9 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Amarok 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 m4.80 m
Width: 1.95 m1.92 m
Height: 1.83 m1.61 m
Volkswagen Amarok is larger.
Volkswagen Amarok is 46 cm longer than the Tesla Model Y, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 22 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data822 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data2138 litres
Turning diameter: 13 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 0.9 metres more than that of the Tesla Model Y, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 2`920 kg2`543 kg
Net weight:2`053 kg2`033 kg
Load capacity:867 kg510 kg
Volkswagen Amarok load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 41 procentiem more than Tesla Model Y. Therefore, Volkswagen Amarok is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 33 60066 600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Amarok has
  • higher ground clearance
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
Tesla Model Y has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more mileage per fill-up
  • better manoeuvrability
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