A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Hunter Diesel
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
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2010
2025
Generation
Latest Amarok generation brings improved performance and modern safety features
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Facelift History
Major redesign in 2023 introducing new platform, updated engines, and advanced tech
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
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
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Length
5350 mm
5330 mm
Width
1910 mm
1930 mm
Height
1884 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
237 mm
226 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3190 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
1167 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.93 m
13 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Load Bed Length
1624 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1227 mm
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual climate control
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
Hunter Diesel
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
184 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
350 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
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
296.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
10
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
10
6
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric with lumbar support
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric
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
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
SYNC
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
Not Available
3
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
10-inch
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
Not Available
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
4WD
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
Not Available
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical parking brake
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
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
Hunter Diesel
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
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Amarok
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1259700 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1259700
569900
Starting Price Zar
1259700
569900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amarok and Hunter Diesel comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: Amarok 57 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: Amarok 82 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: Amarok 87 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: Amarok not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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 12 points
Amarok has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Hunter Diesel 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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Amarok
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Amarok leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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