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.
Amarok has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C7 remains close.
C7 starts ZAR 56,900 cheaperAmarok from ZAR 596,800 · C7 from ZAR 539,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Amarok
C7
Maximum Power
Amarok184 kW
C7145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Amarok600 Nm
C7290 Nm
Engine Size
Amarok2993 cc
C71600 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Amarok14.5 km/l
C713.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Amarok237 mm
C7176 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Volkswagen Amarok
DC Aventura 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 10AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Amarok
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
C7
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Amarok
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
C7
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Amarok
C7
Model Introduced Year
2010
2026
Generation
Latest Amarok generation brings improved performance and modern safety features
Current South Africa C7 range
Facelift History
Major redesign in 2023 introducing new platform, updated engines, and advanced tech
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Pickup
-
Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue, Red
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
1578 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
Amarok
C7
Length
5350 mm
4660 mm
Width
1910 mm
1875 mm
Height
1884 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
237 mm
176 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
51 l
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
1578 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3190 kg
2090 kg
Payload Capacity
1167 kg
512 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.93 m
5.6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
176 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
614 l
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
960 mm
Front Legroom
-
1090 mm
Rear Legroom
-
750 mm
Spec
Amarok
C7
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
C7
Load Bed Length
1624 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1227 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1371 l
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Power Outlet
Standard
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.9
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Speed Alert System
Adjustable speed limiter
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bottle Holders
Standard
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1624 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1227 mm
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Power Socket 12v
Standard
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
amarok
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
C7
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J16
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.3 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91 kW/tonne
91.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
296.6 Nm/tonne
183.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Amarok
C7
Gearbox
Automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
4x4
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
7
Spec
Amarok
C7
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
15.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Amarok
C7
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Amarok
C7
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Amarok
C7
Seat Material
Cloth
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Armrest Front
Standard
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior layout, large infotainment screen, digital cockpit, advanced driver assistance systems
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Amarok
C7
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Amarok
C7
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
C7
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
237 mm
176 mm
Ground Clearance Min
237 mm
176 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spec
Amarok
C7
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary spare
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Spec
Amarok
C7
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km
173 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Idle CO2 Output
182
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
182
-
Spec
Amarok
C7
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Spec
Amarok
C7
Service Plan
Not Available
5 Years / 70 000 km
Spec
Amarok
C7
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
1259700 ZAR
539900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
1259700
539900
Starting Price Zar
1259700
539900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amarok and C7 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: Amarok 91 vs C7 61.
Efficiency index: Amarok 57 vs C7 52.
Safety-equipment index: Amarok 82 vs C7 94.
Practicality index: Amarok 87 vs C7 67.
Ownership-cover index: Amarok not separately scored vs C7 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Amarok leads by 12 points
Amarok has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C7 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Amarok
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
87/100
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Amarok
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 69 pts for C7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Amarok leads. However, C7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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