NEW 2023 VW Amarok v 2023 Ford Ranger: SPEC BATTLE!

With the global reveal of the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok done and dusted, we now have a better understanding of what we will be receiving here in Australia early next year.

We know the next generation VW Amarok is based off the new Ford Ranger platform, so as you could imagine the specs between both models are fairly similar, except when it comes to interior and exterior design.

What we can do though, is take a closer look at the previous generation Ford Ranger and VW Amarok, and see just how different the 2023 models will be on paper. Let's dive in...

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2022 & NEW 2023 VW Amarok v 2022 & NEW 2023 Ford Ranger: SPEC BATTLE!

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As you can see from the below data, there are some subtle differences which are worth discussing in terms of overall specs.

Wading depth has been increased from 500 millimetres to 800mm on the 2023 Amarok, however this was already the case with the 2022 Ford Ranger. Still, it’s good to see in improvement.

The 2023 Ford Ranger is slightly longer on paper than the 2023 Amarok, yet they both share the same wheelbase – which makes perfect sense considering they share the same chassis.

The Ford takes the win ever so slightly when it comes to rampover and approach angles, however not by much; and for those who fit aftermarket suspension and bull bars, this would be a moot point essentially. Still, it’s interesting to see the models compared side by side, and see how they have evolved through the generations.

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Dimensions

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Engines

We now know Volkswagen will offer five different engines in the 2023 Amarok lineup, all turbocharged, four diesels and one petrol.

Historically, the previous generation Amarok offered two engine choices: a 2.0L bi-turbo diesel engine and a 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine.

The previous generation Ford Ranger had three engines offered throughout its lifetime, the larger 3.2L 5-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, a 2.0L bi-turbo and a 2.2L turbo-diesel.

There are three engine options in the 2023 Ford Ranger lineup also, ranging in capacity from 2.0L to 3.0L; all turbo-diesel with one twin turbo. Let’s take a look at their power figures.

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2023 Volkswagen Amarok pricing announced

Just how much will the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok cost? Wonder no more, as we have just received official pricing from Volkswagen Australia.

For the 2023 Volkswagen Amarok range, there are five models available. The Amarok Core, Amarok Life, Amarok Style, PanAmericana, and Adventura, and below is a cost breakdown of all models.

Amarok Core

2.0 TDI405 4MOTION Selectable 6 Speed Manual: $50,990
2.0 TDI405 4MOTION Selectable 6 Speed Auto: $52,990

Amarok Life

2.0 TDI500 4MOTION Selectable 10 Speed Auto: $56,990

Amarok Style

2.0 TDI500 4MOTION Selectable 10 Speed Auto: $66,990
3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent 10 Speed Auto: $70,990

PanAmericana

3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent 10 Speed Auto: $75,990

Adventura

3.0 TDI600 4MOTION Permanent 10 Speed Auto: $79,990
2.3 TSI452 4MOTION Permanent 10 Speed Auto: $79,990

How does the 2023 VW Amarok compare to the 2023 Ford Ranger price wise?

Pricing has recently changed across the Ford Ranger line-up; this is just how much the Next-Gen Ford Ranger 4x4 will cost in 2023.

XL

2.0L Turbo-Diesel 6AT Part- Time 4WD: $55,587
2.0L Turbo-Diesel 10AT Part- Time 4WD: $59,192

XLS

2.0L Turbo-Diesel 10AT Part- Time 4WD: $60,275

XLT

2.0L Turbo-Diesel 10AT Part- Time 4WD: $67,751
3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel 10AT Full-Time 4WD: $71,047

Sport

2.0L Turbo-Diesel 10AT Part- Time 4WD: $70,326
3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel 10AT Full-Time 4WD $73,622

Wildtrak

2.0L Turbo-Diesel 10AT Part- Time 4WD $73,931
3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel 10AT Full-Time 4WD $77,227

Platinum

3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel 10AT Full-Time 4WD $83,201

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