2022 & NEW 2023 VW Amarok v 2022 & NEW 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.

Also, as pricing hasn’t been announced for the VW Amarok, it’s tricky to compare apples with apples so early in the game.

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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Pricing

Sadly, we don’t have access to pricing for the VW Amarok as yet, nor is there stats on important specifications such as GVM and GCM, however we will update this article regularly to keep you all up to date on these extremely exciting new vehicle releases for 2023.

Ford has announced the 2023 Ranger will have a 3500kg towing capacity, GCM is 6350kg across the 4x4 range and the payload capacity on top spec Wildtrack is 997kg.

The VW Amarok also has a 3500kg towing capacity, and as mentioned we’ll update this article as more information comes to light.

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