Volkswagen Amarok vs Ford Ranger Comparison

Volkswagen Amarok

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2024 Volkswagen

Amarok

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Ranger

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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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8.2

8.4

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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION

Based on the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 (4x4)

Best suitable for...

Work

Driving the family

Long distance driving

Awards

We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok. The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.

'23

Ute of the Year

Best Ute Overall

Fuel Efficiency

80L

576 to 792 km

80L

600 to 880 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$55,490 - $82,990

$36,880 - $90,440

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CarExpert's Take

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Fun hot hatch engine
Upmarket styling all round
Unexpectedly plush ride

Misses

Getting quite expensive
Scarce storage and minimal buttons
Inconsistent transmission behaviour

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Lovely V6 diesel
Interior is still a benchmark
Excellent unladen ride

Misses

Expensive for a mid-range ute
Features removed mid-year
Touring Pack remains an option

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)
Savona Leather Interior (+$3,100)

Canopy (+$4,500)
Prestige Paint (+$700)
Tow Pack (+$1,900)

Colours Available

While options and pricing haven’t been confirmed yet, we know the Amarok will be available in eight exterior colours including one colour unique to VW.

Frozen White
Agate Black metallic
Blue Lightning metallic
Carbonised Grey metallic
Lucid Red metallic
Moondust Silver metallic
Diffused Silver metallic
Moroccan Blue metallic (unique to Volkswagen)

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

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Reviews

8.2

2024 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 review

With its unique turbo petrol engine in a market that's more open to diesels than ever, the Amarok Aventura sits nicely in its own zone.

Max Davies

8.4

2025 Ford Ranger review

More than two years on from launch, the Ford Ranger is still the dual-cab king in Australia. A drive in the XLT reminded us why.

Scott Collie

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Specs

Type
TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI		BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
Size (cc)
1996 - 2993		1996 - 2990
Size (L)
3.0L, 2.3L, 2.0L		2.0L, 3.0L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, BI TURBO DIESEL 4		BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
12 - 24		16
Power
125kW - 222kW		125kW - 292kW
Power RPM
3250 - 5900		3250 - 5650
Torque
405Nm - 600Nm		405Nm - 600Nm
Torque RPM
1750 - 3350		1750
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10 - 16.5		15.8 - 16.3

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