Volkswagen Amarok 2012 vs Toyota Hilux 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Hilux, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.0 | |
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The Toyota Hilux is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Hilux, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Amarok could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Hilux gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 192 mm (7.6 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: | 5.25 m | 5.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Volkswagen Amarok is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota Hilux, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 2 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 3`210 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Hilux is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Amarok scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 400 | 22 000 | |
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