Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota Hilux, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Toyota Hilux. Despite less power, Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.0
Volkswagen Amarok consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1090 km in combined cycle
1140 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1250 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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.
