Volkswagen Amarok (2009 – 2016) vs Toyota Hilux Double Cab (2011 – 2015): specs compared
The Volkswagen Amarok is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 171 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 183 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,784 kg against 1,960 kg. The Volkswagen Amarok dates from 2009 – 2016, the Toyota Hilux Double Cab from 2011 – 2015.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Amarok
2009 – 2016
|
Toyota
Hilux Double Cab
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2016 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Pickup |
| Variants | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 179 hp | 144 – 171 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 420 Nm | 343 – 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 13.7 s | 12.0 – 13.3 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 183 km/h | 171 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 8.2 L/100 km | 7.3 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,253 mm | 5,260 mm |
| Width | 1,943 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,834 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,094 mm | 3,086 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,784 – 2,077 kg | 1,960 – 2,030 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

