Volkswagen Amarok 2022 vs Toyota Tacoma 2023
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 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 Tacoma) 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: | 205 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 65 HP less power than Toyota Tacoma, but torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Tacoma. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 11.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Tacoma, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Amarok over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Amarok 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.36 m | 5.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is smaller. Volkswagen Amarok is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Tacoma, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 13.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Tacoma, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`230 kg | 2`660 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`189 kg | 2`034 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`041 kg | 626 kg | |
| Volkswagen Amarok load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem more than Toyota Tacoma. Therefore, Volkswagen Amarok is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 51 000 | no data | |
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