Volkswagen Amarok vs Jeep Gladiator Comparison

    Volkswagen Amarok

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    2024 Volkswagen
    Amarok
    vs
    2024 Jeep
    Gladiator
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
    0.0
    8.2
    7.0
    0.0
    Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
    Based on the Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4)
    Best suitable for...
    WorkWork
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Awards
    We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok. The Jeep Gladiator RUBICON (4x4) won the Ute of the Year award in 2023 with its variant.
    '23
    Ute of the Year
    Best Ute Offroad
    Fuel Efficiency
    80L
    576 to 792 km
    83L
    1029 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $55,490 - $82,990
    $78,250 - $87,250
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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
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Cheaper than a Wrangler...
    • Unstoppable on the rough stuff
    • Looks tough
    Misses
    • ... but still hella expensive
    • Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
    • Off the pace in payload, towing capacity

    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)
    • Lifestyle Adventure Group (+$2,950)
    • Premium Paint (+$895)

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDISEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI
    Size (cc)
    1996 - 29933604
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L3.6L
    Induction
    BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4V6
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 2424
    Power
    125kW - 222kW209kW
    Power RPM
    3250 - 59006400
    Torque
    405Nm - 600Nm347Nm
    Torque RPM
    1750 - 33504100
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 16.511.03

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