Volkswagen Amarok 2017 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Amarok) 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 (Toyota Highlander) 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: | 163 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 356 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 132 HP less power than Toyota Highlander, but torque is 94 NM more than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| 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) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Highlander 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 | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 29 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 454 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2387 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`920 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 36 800 | |
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