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
Volkswagen Amarok
2023 Ford
Ranger
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2023 Volkswagen
Amarok
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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 8.3.
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Based on the Ford Ranger
Based on the Volkswagen Amarok PANAMERICANA TDI600 4MOTION
Best suitable for...
Work
Driving the family
Long distance drivingAwards
The Ford Ranger won the Ute of the Year award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Amarok.
'23
Ute of the Year
Best Ute Overall
Fuel Efficiency
80L
584 to 880 km
80L
568 to 792 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$36,380 - $87,990
$50,990 - $79,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cyber Orange looks tough
- Clever rear racking system is genuinely useful
- Meaningful suspension upgrades for a reasonable price
Misses
- Interior upgrades are limited
- 2.0-litre power only
- Suspension upgrades come at a cost in town
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interesting interior finishes
- Balance of ride and handling
- Undercuts Aventura by $5000
Misses
- Tech has fallen further behind Ranger
- Doesn't go as far as some off-road rivals
- More expensive than key rivals
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
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Electric Brake Controller (+$499)
- Metallic Paint (+$990)
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
8.3
2024 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X review
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X has touched down to fill yet another niche in the booming dual-cab ute space in Australia.
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Scott Collie
8.2
2024 Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana TDI600 review
With a nice blend of on- and off-road ability, rugged looks, and V6 turbo-diesel power, the Amarok PanAmericana is an appealing ute.
Scott Collie
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 - 2990 | 1996 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.3L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO V6, BI TURBO DIESEL 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW - 292kW | 125kW - 222kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5650 | 3250 - 5900 | |
| Torque | ||
| 405Nm - 600Nm | 405Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 - 3350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.8 - 16.3 | 10 - 16.5 | |
