Do the Ford Ranger and Amarok have the same engine?
THE new VW Amarok pickup truck was developed as a joint project between VW and Ford. However, both the Amarok and Ford Ranger share the same production line in the same factory in South Africa. Both share the same engines and chassis etc, with only mild design differences to the body skins. There is currently a choice of two engines in the Amarok, both diesel Ford engines manufactured in the UK and shipped out: the 205 hp four-cylinder and the 236 hp V6. The previous Amarok was fitted with VW engines and the V6 was very popular.
Which engine is best in a VW Amarok?
The three engine options in the VW Amarok range are all in the same sort of ballpark when it comes to fuel economy. The most efficient is the Amarok Life with the 170hp 2. The rest of the range are all automatics. The estimated lifespan of a Volkswagen AMAROK is 128,000 miles, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Factors such as ULEZ compliance and BHP are major factors when looking into a vehicle’s lifespan.
What is better, Ford Ranger or VW Amarok?
Ranger vs Amarok: Ride and Handling Not surprisingly, the Amarok is quicker off the mark, reaching 62mph in just 9. Ranger can only manage it in 10. Engine noise is noticeably louder on the Ranger too, especially during heavy acceleration. So it’s no surprise that there’s really no difference between the two in powertrain performance. So any Ranger versus Amarok drag races will totally come down to driver reaction time. We felt no difference in ride quality or vehicle dynamics on real-world roads either.