8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura TSI452 review
With its unique turbo petrol engine in a market that's more open to diesels than ever, the Amarok Aventura sits nicely in its own zone.
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Volkswagen Amarok vs RAM 1500 Comparison
Volkswagen Amarok
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RAM 1500
2024 Volkswagen
Amarok
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the pick up or cab chassis 4x4 category, between scores of 7 and 8.4.
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Based on the Volkswagen Amarok AVENTURA TSI452 4MOTION
Based on the RAM 1500 LARAMIE SPORT RAMBOX MHEV
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok. The RAM 1500 won the Ute of the Year award in 2023.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Drag Race
Fuel Efficiency
80L
576 to 792 km
87L - 121L
1061 to 1476 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$55,490 - $82,990
$79,950 - $156,950
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Palatial interior space
- Quiet cabin…
Misses
- …marred by some odd noises
- No capped-price servicing, limited warranty
- Great towing capacity but mediocre payload
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)
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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)
The 2023 Ram 1500, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior colours:
- Bright White
- Billet Silver metallic
- Granite Crystal metallic
- Hydro Blue pearl
- Patriot Blue pearl
- Diamond Black pearl
- Flame Red solid
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | PORT MPFI, SEQUENTIAL MPORT EFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2993 | 5654 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L | 5.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO DIESEL 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 222kW | 291kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5900 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 3350 | 3950 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 16.5 | 10.5 | |
