Volkswagen Amarok 2012 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): | 9.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Ford Ranger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 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: | 5.18 m | 5.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Volkswagen Amarok is 18 cm shorter than the Ford Ranger, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 (€): | 16 600 | 19 200 | |
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