Ford Ranger Wildtrak bi turbo Vs Volkswagen Amarok V6 580 comparison review 

Just bought the v6 Amarok what an awesome machine. All I can say is its soooooo effortless both on an off road .

I have just spent 6 months test driving vehicles each one of the following for an entire weekend on and off-road., Nissan N trek, Mistsi Toby Price and Premium plus, Toyota Rugged x and Rogue, Ford Wild Trak and Wildtrak X, Amarok Ultimate and Dark label. It was tough between the Ford Wildrtraks and Amarok they were my finalists. In the end, the Amarok won for handling as it feels so much tighter on the road, both on bitumen and dirt. When I am hammering home from a long days work it simply feels stuck to the road in a way the others have not been able to capture yet. But what a time to live in we have such a range of 4wd's to choose from now that our parents and grandparents would be loving it. We are spoilt for choice. Merry Christmas.

I own a Ranger Wildtrack, having previously owned an Amarok and I can whole hardheartedly say the Ranger will run circles around the Amarok off road. The Amarok I had was useless off road but lovely to drive on it. It is far too car like for commercial use but does have the provenance of a German brand. The Ranger is a lot more practical for working, feels more rugged and robust, better value for money, cheaper to own, the only down side I have experienced is that the Roll Top cover is rubbish (and an expensive option), it is not water proof and does hinder your load space but otherwise good for keeping your tools out of view. .

I own a Ranger for every day use in the city (Athens) and I can say that this is absolutely the best car I ever had!

My Amarok 580 comes in this week, can't wait!

I test drove so many cars including the new Merc as I’ve already got an AMG and wanted the ute to go with! However when I drove the Amarok I was blown away by the engine! Needless to say it wasn’t a hard choice to buy the Amarok! Love it and with a tune it’s as quick as GTI’s just about! With the upgrades on the engine etc it’s now at 230kw and 720nm!! It’s an absolute weapon!!

Always the Amarok! Best by a long shot!

Tuned my V6 and it now has 228Kw - up from 175kw (53Kw gain) 632 Nm - up from 523Nm (109Nm gain). It’s crazy.

Tried them both - bought a Wildtrak. Love it. Ranger every time

Hi I own a VW amarok v6 3.0tdi extreme, it really awesome it has got power, speed and also a huge space. Between Ranger wildtrak and VW amarok ay khona VW amarok is the best

Tried both - Had the Test Drive of the V6 Amarok for the weekend. The V6 is a beast. Bought a Highline almost 2 years ago.Brilliant vehicle. Only suggestions on a 58k vehicle - needs mirrors that retract, and rear air bags and leather seats. Beautiful to drive, can take a huge load. Though if Ford bought a F150 Raptor here I'd think about one. The Aussie modded V8 RAMS are great too, but just that little bit bigger.

Ive had an ultimate 580 for nearly 3 years. It’s had engine issues and little gremlins. However it is similar to driving an expensive European suv. In fact its better in a lot of ways. Extremely quiet on the highway and handles awesome. It absolutely eats the beach and soft sand even with the low profile tyres. One of my staff has a current Wildtrack and it feels like a small truck when being in the passenger seat. Looking forward to the new model next year.

I drive an Amarok V6 Ultimate. Easily the the most comfortable and best handling Ute I have ever owned. That V6 is a sleeping giant killer!! With a custom tune the power and Torque figures are simply stunning.

Great way to finish off. Well done and great review. I've driven both and love the wide planted stance on the Amarok. The engine is in a class of it's own. The Hilux is the best off road but not so on road. The Ranger has the bells and whistles and sells well, it leads the high end 4WD sales. The Amarok has full time 4WD effectively and rear disc brakes and that's a massive safety feature over all of the 2WD utes that only have usable 4WD off road. I'll take full time all wheel drive all-day everyday. Horses for courses as the The Editor said we all can pick what we want.

580 Highline in order for delivery mid next year. All the active safety stuff is more of a hindrance than a help, can’t stand lane keep assist. Rear air bags are a shortcoming, but it does flawlessly, what is important and that is drive, handling, performance and transmission. Amazing this is a 10 year old platform and yet feels newer than everything else in the segment! Can’t argue with German engineering

I am all over the ranger, yeah it may not be as powerful but it is more efficient and has loads of standard safety equipment.

I have both of them since 2017 And until now I can’t decide which one is the best

Amarok, I pick mine up next week, test drove both of them, I'm not a family man, I'm not to fussed about the rear air bags, Amarok drives better and goes harder. IMHO of course :D

After extensively test driving both engined Fords, I just purchased the Amarok. Same colour too. The VW was just so much better on the road. Purchased the Ultimate mainly for the comfort of the drivers seat. Disappointing I then need to pay for a tow bar and ‘Ute lid’ that are standard equipment on the Ford. The Amarok is quite basic in the electronic bells and whistles department. Previous vehicle was a Navara STX 550. I found the 4 cyl Ford engine tiresome to drive and the 5 cyl unrefined in comparison to VW’s V6.

They are both fantastic vehicles, but for me the Amarok has the edge. The Amarok V6 is more comfortable on and off road, more powerful, has better throttle control off road, larger tray with less wheel arch intrusion into usable space, and by far the better wearing of the two vehicles. Yes, Amarok needs rear airbags, but you also have to consider why the Amarok without rear airbags still has a five start ANCAP rating? There’s good reason for this as airbags are only one part of the safety story. The Ranger would definitely be my second choice though - Amarok 9/10 Ranger 8/10

Hi, for me the Ranger is the one i would pick. Why? -Cause i would buy a pickup truck just because i like the style of such a vehicle. I don't care much of the max speed or the acceleration, it's a truck an not a race car. -In general I like the equipment (interior, functions, safety) of the Ranger more than the Amaroks' -The Ranger is cheaper then the Amarok and here in Germany you pay less taxes if you have a smaller engine -And the strongest argument for me, you can get a manual transmission in the Ranger and i would never buy an automatic transmission because it's so boring to drive:)

Amarok for me is the best. However, vw need to give it an interior and safety update

Very good and unbiased review. I still do not think any UTE compare to the comfort and driveability of the Amarok.

I own a Ranger and engine has blown up at 130,000kms - not durable in my opinion.

Just grab the V6 from the Amarok and put it in the Ranger and you have the pickup we all want

Well where do I start, I previously owned the 2 litre Amarok with a six speed manual transmission, on the road and off it I thought at the time was the best car I have ever owned (had fords, Mitsubishi tritons and Padjero), that was until I drove the latest VW Amarok, NOW I DO DRIVE THE BEST SUV ever made, by day it could be forgotten that I am driving an SUV, and once off road it does what others do very well. Love my Roc.

Drove both back to back went with the Amarok, smooth and powerful

Good review. Would be very happy with either. Just picked up the V4 Amarok for $39,000 (Australian dollars) Fantastic vehicle for the money.

I choose the Amarok as its more outstanding than the Ranger. Comfort ride, spacious, faster, better MPG among other things. Just the extra safety the Ranger and the price and if you getting a vehicle like the Amarok then nothing wrong in spending a few more bucks.

Well my wife and I were totally torn so we got one of each lol. I have the Amarok ironically went for the same colour Amarok green. My wife got a black Ranger! We are sorted for all conditions 😂

Amarok...all the way, got mine and loving it, that transmission is so smooth...and the POWER

Driven both towed with both VW all the way as overall feel safer on the road. Also easier to clean in side.

Great review! I’ll be putting my $ with Amarok

Great review but you make it clear that you like Amarok more.

I prefer the Amarok because it have more cabin space. I drove the new Ranger and was disappointed on how uncomfortable their seats are.

Amarok hands down for me. It’s seems the the Vw is a mans car and the ranger is more a boy toy with all the safety and extras, where as the Amarok is just a drivers Ute.. This is my opinion though, everyone is entitled to theirs as well, theirs no right or wrong, just differences of opinions..

I love the Amarok, but i smashed my ankle getting out of the car on the seat rail tracks. Did anyone else have this problem

Don’t get all emotional! Go and test drive both, and then decide witch one is best for you? In addition, if you are brand loyal, then why are you watching this video?

Deff the vw, how can you compare gold with silver. Yes the ranger has more features and is more up to date though its ford build quality that lets it down. 3 years later all the ranger enthusiasts will be like should have bought the vw. It drives better it holds its value better and its a more solid built ute. Not saying the ranger is bad you just have to way up all options what is cheaper in the long run, maintenance, ease of use, comfort and re sale this all pegs the amarok in front. I think both are great test drove both. Walked out with a amarok based on the above

Quite interesting how Rangers have to have have many new models in last 10 years to stay some form of relevant. Amarok does a couple of tweaks and still in the game and top if you ask me. Rather have awesome power, excellent gearbox ,awd and good German engineering.

I'm in South Africa where the Ranger isn't equipped with those safety features either. So Amarok takes the win for me.

Value for the money - Ranger. Premium price minus the basic safety stuff - Amarok. Suit the vehicle to the driver and thier needs.

You Should have get the 4x4 wildtrak for the viewers, just to get it more comparison vs Amarok's AWD.

I purchased the wildtrack after driving both, on long dirt roads the ranger rides way better.. plus I love two wheel drive coz sideways action is living!! I just wish the V6 was in the wildtrack!!

I owned a 2016 Wildtrak and just updated to the 2019 Wildtrak. I mainly drive long distance mountain alpine roads and I can't speak high enough of the Ranger Wildtrak. The 2lt is more agile, faster than the 2016. Down under VW is expensive to buy and service and not enough VW service centres for me to even consider one, plus resale Ranger will on sell within a day, where as VW will sit around for ages.

Ranger please

wondering how much VW pay this guy ? till he can twist Plastic Vs Leather become BETTER/GOOD quality plastic

Good no bullshit, no wankery review 👍 Hard to go past that extra power and performance on and off road, for that reason gotta be the Amarok, guessing that was your actual opinion too, but just didn't want to trigger the Ranger army. One huge flaw the Amarok has in not having low range is the reverse is geared to high and makes it virtually impossible to reverse a heavy trailer, boat or caravan up hill, speaking from experience.

I just have one doubt: why VW is going to borrow Ford platform technology for their truck?

Ranger is my pick. Better price point and you did not talk about fuel economy, kind of relevant now and Ranger wins that.

payload and towing?

When I test drove both of these back to back it made me realise these utes are total opposites. The ranger has everything going for it except the engine, then you jump in the amarok and the engine has everything going for it but everywhere else it’s lacking.

i like watching reviews like this, but one think i would prefer to see is if reviewers would also take into account the deprecation, resales and cost of maintenance/ parts. if you take those things into consideration the outcome is clear

amarok all day BUT It desperately needs an interior upgrade, more safety and tech and its by far to best rig if they do that going forward

We have a wide track and an Everest. Both have the bi-turbo. There is a noticeable difference in range and fuel economy. The fuel time four wheel drive Everest being the worst. Both have been dependable.

Own a V6 ROK 165kw and love it. Test drove the lot before purchase and nothing else compared to the ride quality and power. Yes they sell more wRanger's but that's because everybody can't afford an Amarok.......doesn't mean it's worse. Love the AWD for added traction. Have another ute which is part time 4WD.......at traffic lights after its rained, on an incline, go to take off and all you do is spin the rear wheels.........completely unnerving. Those who say.........there's no low range........phfft!! I've crossed the Simpson Desert in my ROK on 19" wheels and it smashed it. Amarok everyday.

I'm a Ford man but I know the Amarok will work, the Ranger will spend most of it's life back at the dealer.

um ,why didnt you compare the amarok bi turbo 2.0ltr 10 speed auto with the ranger bi-turbo 2.0ltr 10 speed auto ????

Amarok. There are only two types of utes available in Australia, the V6's and.... the rest. I drive Hilux for work, have driven Colorado's for days and owned three fords, great engines but shit steel, rust buckets in no time. Amarok standard 6 year rust guarantee...biggest tray area, best interior, 5 year warranty now, best handling, very similar service costs, cheap to run, I can keep going for days. Mechanic friend of mine has two Amaroks, never missed a beat and sets the pace, laughs at fords 5 cylinder....WTF???? How can you truly balance 5 cylinders? Amarok wins hands down. Eat my dust.

I like the Amarok more as a UTE but the lack of safety will lead me to buy the Ranger.

Ford always throws in a ton of extras to make the package more appealing. They have to. VW have a solid brand and they know it. People that own VW know why they drive them. German technology is superior. They don’t need to add tons of extras to make their products appealing. Ford finishing and build quality is still years behind VW. I tested both VW and Ford and my wife owns a ford. VW all day.

No rear airbags. That ruled it out for my family. A pity as everything else about the VW was good.

ONLY FORD RANGER.AMAROK IS JUST A VW ESPECIALLY INSIDE, FORD HAS HISTORY IN TRUCKS.

Just bring that amarok here in the philippines, i like speed and good acceleration...

Amarok please Own one and loved it .

What about the 3,2 Ranger ??

I prefer the wildtrak

They are both obviously proven capable and reliable vehicles and I'd probably be happy with either but - Basically, If you intend to use it as a family vehicle as well as work, want better value for money, and prefer a more aesthetically pleasing vehicle in your driveway, Ranger is it, if you need a little more grunt and think that AWD on the road is more important and worth forking out quite a bit more for, Amarok.

VW all the way 💪

Amarok wins. Has been in front since 2011 and unchanged bar the extra kw. Ranger on its third update and still doesn’t present as well. Get T-bones at 80kmh in either of them and your not walking away so curtain airbag aside is irrelevant. Pick the bigger stronger body.

Ranger, because it gets the work done , is cheaper and looks nice! That's all I want out of a Ute!😋

Ford Ranger anyday

Driven both, but the VW wins hands down for me.

2019 Ranger doesn’t have blind spot monitoring in Australia.

why would you not vs 2 l to 2l?

I wouldn’t buy the VW based solely on the after sales support of VW. Had a VW previous never will again. VW have taken the lead from Fiat Chrysler on how to own or lack of ownership of issues.

How’s the amarok go on dry beach sand??

Who has bought 2.0 Bi-turbo wild track, can you tell us in details how it's tech is equipped, efficiency of gear box, off-road and towing power, consumption compared to Hilux 2.8cc, speed and stability on road, and any other merit and dimerit noted. Will really appreciate because I'm organizing myself to get satisfied before putting my money thanks

Ranger all the way spoke to a few guys who purchased the others and they have been very disappointed with the electrics breaking down just saying

Wish you could get that green for the Amarok in lower spec models can't afford the ultimate. And that green is so nice

We have both these trucks as company vehicles and at the end of the day everyone wants the Amarok’s

This now depends on where or what you intend to use a ute for. Having said that, I have not seen an Amarok in any 'serious' off-road scenery.

wildtrack 2022 will have the v6 diesel and the amarock will be made by ford only the badges and engines will differ.

Ranger all the way. Better look, better safety, better price, better equipped, better history, better "family"! 😉

VW are never to be trusted. If they didn't get caught they'd still be telling us their diesel motors are the cleanest in the world. Ford Ranger FTW!!

The poor safety in the Amarok basically rules it out for a lot of people. Though it technically has a 5 star safety rating, it is a really old rating from when it first came out. If VW had to re-test it now it would only be a 2 star safety rating.

Only thing that Amorok is better at is comfort and power.. Look at the real you tube testers and see how Amorok is almost last on the list of 7 dual cabs and the 2nd row seats are VERY squashy compared to the other 7 dual cabs properly tested! The Ranger is sealed in the tub and no water gets in and u can lock the top so all your stuff is secure.. I could go on but this review is no where near transparent on both vehicles.. If u want a purely luxury and powerful vehicle, Amorok wins but just on those 2 points.. If u want pretty good comfort and power and everything else the Amorok hasn't, Ranger in my opinion through research is a clear winner... Infotainment and screen is very important today and Ranger is also a clear winner there as well..

Lol do you work for vw??

I think this is sponsored by VW!!! All he said is not true!!!! I have tested before these two truck.

Ranger all the way

Good review for someone who sits on the fence

From the get go you've been biased against the Ranger and towards the Amarok.

Amarok for me, almost bought a wildtrak but was put off by the amount of really serious issues people were having then had an Amarok on hire for a month or two and that made my mind up, absolutely amazing motor, especially if you are doing big mileages! One of the comfiest vehicles I’ve traveled in.

Did try both and hilux as well bought Amarok...Amarok every time! Did same in 2013 did try all three,no comprison Rok did drive better and still does!

What if both of them had the same amount of power, cylinders, gears and same price tag? Witch one will you choose?

Ford Ranger !!!!!

Thanx man ,I choose the Volkswagen amarok

Amarok all day any day

Ranger any time

Ranger!!