Volkswagen Amarok 2011 vs Chevrolet Tahoe 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 6.2 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 (Chevrolet Tahoe) 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: | 180 HP | 426 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 624 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 246 HP less power than Chevrolet Tahoe, whereas torque is 204 NM less than Chevrolet Tahoe. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 12.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Tahoe, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Amarok over 15,000 km in a year you can save 615 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 98 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 2.04 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Volkswagen Amarok is 7 cm longer than the Chevrolet Tahoe, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 433 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 433 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2681 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 1.1 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Tahoe, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 41 400 | |
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