Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Volkswagen Amarok

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Hyundai ALCAZAR in South Africa

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Current
ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Volkswagen Amarok in South Africa

Volkswagen Amarok

DC Aventura 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 10AT Diesel Current
ZAR 1,259,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 184 kW 🔧 600 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Volkswagen Amarok: the short answer

Amarok holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ALCAZAR.

ALCAZAR starts ZAR 96,900 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · Amarok from ZAR 596,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ALCAZAR Amarok
Maximum Power ALCAZAR85 kW Amarok184 kW
Maximum Torque ALCAZAR250 Nm Amarok600 Nm
Engine Size ALCAZAR1493 cc Amarok2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ALCAZAR16.9 km/l Amarok14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance ALCAZAR200 mm Amarok237 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Volkswagen Amarok

DC Aventura 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 10AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Amarok

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Amarok

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ALCAZAR Amarok
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2010
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Latest Amarok generation brings improved performance and modern safety features
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Major redesign in 2023 introducing new platform, updated engines, and advanced tech
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Seven-seat SUV Pickup
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active published
Segment SUV Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg 2023 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Pickup
Body Type Cab - Pickup
Drivetrain Note - 4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Spec ALCAZAR Amarok
Length 4560 mm 5350 mm
Width 1800 mm 1910 mm
Height 1710 mm 1884 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l -
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 3190 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg 1167 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows -
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 12.93 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This ALCAZAR and Amarok comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs Amarok 91.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs Amarok 57.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs Amarok 82.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs Amarok 87.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs Amarok not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Amarok leads by 15 points

Amarok holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ALCAZAR.

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 64% source coverage
81
#1 Evidence leader

Amarok

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 91 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 91
Efficiency 57
Safety 82
Practicality 87
Leads by 15 points
66
#2

ALCAZAR

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 68
Safety 89
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Amarok +47 Efficiency ALCAZAR +11 Safety ALCAZAR +7 Practicality Amarok +23

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Amarok

Performance 91/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 82/100
Practicality 87/100

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Amarok leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Amarok leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

ALCAZAR vs Amarok questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.