Volkswagen Amarok (2011 – 2016) vs Ford Ranger Double Cab (2011 – 2015): specs compared
The Ford Ranger Double Cab is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 180 hp. The Volkswagen Amarok has the higher top speed: 183 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,891 kg against 2,021 kg. At 5,359 mm, the Ford Ranger Double Cab is 104 mm longer than the Volkswagen Amarok.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Amarok
2011 – 2016
|
Ford
Ranger Double Cab
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Pickup |
| Variants | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 179 hp | 125 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 340 – 400 Nm | 320 – 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.3 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 183 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,255 mm | 5,359 mm |
| Width | 1,943 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,821 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,096 mm | 3,221 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,891 – 2,005 kg | 2,021 – 2,083 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.