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 and D90 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Amarok starts ZAR 303,100 cheaperAmarok from ZAR 596,800 · D90 from ZAR 899,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Amarok
D90
Maximum Power
Amarok184 kW
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Amarok600 Nm
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Amarok2993 cc
D901996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Amarok14.5 km/l
D9010.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Amarok237 mm
D90210 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
D90
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
D90
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Amarok
D90
Model Introduced Year
2010
2025
Generation
Latest Amarok generation brings improved performance and modern safety features
Current South African D90 generation.
Facelift History
Major redesign in 2023 introducing new platform, updated engines, and advanced tech
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Seven-seat large 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
2025
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
Amarok
D90
Length
5350 mm
5046 mm
Width
1910 mm
2016 mm
Height
1884 mm
1876 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
237 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3190 kg
3100 kg
Payload Capacity
1167 kg
730 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3100 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.93 m
6.45 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
343 l
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
990 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
950 mm
Spec
Amarok
D90
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Available
5-link coil spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
D90
Load Bed Length
1624 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1227 mm
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic front and rear
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic front and rear
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
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1227 mm
-
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
D90
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SC20M218Q6B
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1996 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
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport, Normal, Eco
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91 kW/tonne
67.51 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
296.6 Nm/tonne
210.97 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
D90
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre + Rear + Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
10
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Steering wheel
Drivetrain
4x4
4WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
10
8
Spec
Amarok
D90
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
8.77 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
20 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
824.18
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
735.29 km
Spec
Amarok
D90
Airbags
6
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
D90
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Amarok
D90
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
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
Leather
Spec
Amarok
D90
Infotainment System
SYNC
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12.3
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12.3
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
12.3
Spec
Amarok
D90
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
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
D90
Approach Angle
Not Available
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
550 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
237 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
237 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
D90
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/60 R18
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Spec
Amarok
D90
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km
239 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Idle CO2 Output
182
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
182
-
Spec
Amarok
D90
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Spec
Amarok
D90
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Amarok
D90
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1259700 ZAR
899900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current go-live price
Starting Price
1259700
899900
Starting Price Zar
1259700
899900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amarok and D90 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 D90 82.
Efficiency index: Amarok 57 vs D90 45.
Safety-equipment index: Amarok 82 vs D90 93.
Practicality index: Amarok 87 vs D90 78.
Ownership-cover index: Amarok not separately scored vs D90 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 5 points
Amarok and D90 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Amarok
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
87/100
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Amarok
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 76 pts for D90
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Amarok leads. However, D90 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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