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.
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:
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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:
2`820 kg
3`210 kg
Net weight:
1`957 kg
2`100 kg
Load capacity:
863 kg
1`110 kg
Volkswagen Amarok load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Toyota Hilux. Therefore, Toyota Hilux is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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.
