2023 Ford Ranger V6 v 2022 Volkswagen Amarok V6: Dragparison
Is the new Ford Ranger quicker than the outgoing V6 Volkswagen Amarok? We lined them up, side-by-side, to find out.
Ford Ranger vs Volkswagen Amarok Comparison
Ford Ranger
Deal Available!
Volkswagen Amarok
2026 Ford
Ranger
vs
2025 Volkswagen
Amarok
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Ford Ranger Sport V6 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Good
Read the 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Ford Ranger SPORT 3.0 (4x4)
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok LIFE TDI500 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
70L - 130L
203 to 1131 km
80L - 82L
576 to 812 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$75,990 - $89,990
$55,490 - $82,990
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery V6 diesel
- Robust tech inside and out
- Still indisputably the non-PHEV ute benchmark
Misses
- There are more logical Rangers at better prices
- Generally expensive compared to rivals
- No tonneau cover as standard
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Can be put to work
- Capable diesel engine
- Proven underpinnings
Misses
- Too expensive as a work vehicle
- Uninspiring interior
- Ranger may make more sense
Colours Available
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)
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)
Comparison
Reviews
Very Good
2025 Ford Ranger Sport V6 review
Ford's best-seller still justifies its position as an Aussie favourite, especially in Sport V6 form, but more rivals are signing up every day.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3z4gw7l00026i2o7whh0al5.jpg)
Max Davies
Good
2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 review
The Amarok remains a solid choice in Australia's booming ute market, but it isn't best suited to the working life.
Max Davies
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 1968 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.3L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.3L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 207kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 4600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 697Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
