2022 Volkswagen Amarok vs 2024 Toyota HiLux Comparison

    Volkswagen Amarok

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    Toyota HiLux

    2022 Volkswagen
    Amarok
    vs
    2024 Toyota
    HiLux
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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.
    0.0
    8.2
    7.7
    0.0
    Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
    Based on the Toyota HiLux SR5 48V + PREM. INTERIOR (4x4)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok. The Toyota HiLux ROGUE (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
    '23
    Ute of the Year
    Best Ute Dyno
    Fuel Efficiency
    80L
    568 to 792 km
    80L
    576 to 888 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year - 5 year
    warranty
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Noticeably more efficient in the city
    • Smooth idle stop-start operation
    • Retains 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity
    Misses
    • Stop-start tech can be fickle
    • Bouncy and firm unladen ride
    • Ageing interior design

    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

    • Metallic Paint (+$990)
    NA

    Colours Available

    The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.

    The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.

    • Glacier White
    • Crystal Pearl
    • Silver Sky
    • Graphite
    • Eclipse Black
    • Saturn Blue
    • Nebula Blue
    • Feverish Red
    • Oxide Bronze

    Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJDIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1968 - 29932393 - 2755
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 3.0L, 2.3L2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 2416
    Power
    125kW - 222kW110kW - 165kW
    Power RPM
    2500 - 59003000 - 5200
    Torque
    400Nm - 600Nm245Nm - 550Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 33501400 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 1710.2 - 15.6

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