Volkswagen Amarok 2012 vs Isuzu D-Max 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Amarok) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Isuzu D-Max) 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 24 HP more power than Isuzu D-Max, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Isuzu D-Max. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Isuzu D-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Isuzu D-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Amarok could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Isuzu D-Max 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 | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.72 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 15 cm longer than the Isuzu D-Max, 14 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`040 | 2`650 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | no data | |
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