Volkswagen Amarok 2022 vs Toyota Hilux 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Amarok) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Hilux) 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: | 302 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 452 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 152 HP more power than Toyota Hilux, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Toyota Hilux. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 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: | 237 mm (9.3 inches) | 293 mm (11.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Hilux 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: | 5.36 m | 5.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Hilux, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 13.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota Hilux, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 3`210 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 39 000 | |
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