2023 Ford Ranger V6 v 2022 Volkswagen Amarok V6: Dragparison
Is the new Ford Ranger quicker than the outgoing V6 Volkswagen Amarok? We lined them up, side-by-side, to find out.
2022 Ford Ranger vs 2022 Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
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2022 Ford
Ranger
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2022 Volkswagen
Amarok
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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8.3
8.2
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Based on the Ford Ranger PLATINUM 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
520 to 920 km
80L
568 to 792 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- As luxurious as a ute this size gets
- Punchy V6 diesel with full-time 4WD
- Really clever standard tub accessories
Misses
- Retains some low-grade interior trims
- Extended wait times, signs of markups
- No petrol option, unlike VW Amarok twin
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
Colours Available
Ford is giving its gen-two Ranger and Ranger Raptor a handful of colours including some brilliant bright colours for the alter, including one exclusive to the flagship ute.
However, if you like 50 shades of grey – or, in this case, three – you’ll still have some options that’ll suit.
The colour palette comprises the following:
- Absolute Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Blue Lightning
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Luxe Yellow (Wildtrak only)
- Code Orange (Raptor only)
- Conquer Grey (Raptor only)
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2023 Ford Ranger Platinum review
The Ford Ranger Platinum is a more luxurious offering than the Wildtrak, aimed at lifestyle buyers after an SUV-like load hauler.
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Mike Costello
8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 review
With a nice blend of on- and off-road ability, rugged looks, and V6 turbo-diesel power, the Amarok PanAmericana is an appealing ute.
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Scott Collie
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, ELECTRONIC F/INJ | TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 3198 | 1968 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L, 2.2L, 3.2L | 2.0L, 3.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 5, TWIN TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 118kW - 292kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 - 5650 | 2500 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 385Nm - 600Nm | 400Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 3500 | 1250 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.7 - 16 | 10 - 17 | |
