Volkswagen Amarok 2011 vs Ford Ranger 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 37 HP more power than Ford Ranger, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Ford Ranger. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Amarok is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Ranger, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Amarok over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 890 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 192 mm (7.6 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Ranger 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. Note, however, that this Ford Ranger version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eight 4x4 versions of Ford Ranger 2006 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.62 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 18 cm longer than the Ford Ranger, 23 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 2`900 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 7200 | |
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