Volkswagen Amarok (2022 – present) vs Kia Tasman (2024 – present): specs compared
The Volkswagen Amarok is the more powerful of the two, with up to 302 hp against 281 hp. The Kia Tasman is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 180 km/h. The Volkswagen Amarok dates from 2022 – present, the Kia Tasman from 2024 – present.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Amarok
2022 – present
|
Kia
Tasman
2024 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2022 – present | 2024 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 302 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 600 Nm | 421 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 11.6 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 10.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,362 mm | 5,410 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,269 mm | 3,269 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,187 – 2,348 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.