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.
M60 xDrive Gran CoupéElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,750,000ex-showroom
⚡ 442 kW🔧 795 Nm
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Decision summary
Volkswagen Amarok vs BMW i4: the short answer
Amarok and i4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Amarok starts ZAR 903,200 cheaperAmarok from ZAR 596,800 · i4 from ZAR 1,500,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Amarok
i4
Maximum Power
Amarok184 kW
i4442 kW
Maximum Torque
Amarok600 Nm
i4795 Nm
Engine Size
Amarok2993 cc
i4Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Amarok14.5 km/l
i4Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Amarok237 mm
i4140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Volkswagen Amarok
DC Aventura 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 10AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Amarok
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
i4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Amarok
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
i4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Amarok
i4
Model Introduced Year
2010
2021
Generation
Latest Amarok generation brings improved performance and modern safety features
Battery-electric G26 Gran Coupé with four doors, a rear liftback and a road-car seating position.
Facelift History
Major redesign in 2023 introducing new platform, updated engines, and advanced tech
Current updated G26-based i4 Gran Coupé range in South Africa; current derivative identity is eDrive35 and M60 xDrive.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Sedan
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
Premium Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Car
Spec
Amarok
i4
Length
5350 mm
4783 mm
Width
1910 mm
1852 mm
Height
1884 mm
1448 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
2856 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
237 mm
140 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
2285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3190 kg
2730 kg
Payload Capacity
1167 kg
520 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.93 m
5.6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
470 l
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
994 mm
Rear Headroom
-
944 mm
Front Legroom
-
1036 mm
Rear Legroom
-
888 mm
Spec
Amarok
i4
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Adaptive M Suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
i4
Load Bed Length
1624 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1227 mm
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Glass sunroof, electric (no sliding-roof function)
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Not Available
Standard
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
i4
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
184 kW
442 kW
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
795 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
3.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
296.6 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
485 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Amarok
i4
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
10
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4x4
AWD
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
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
1
Spec
Amarok
i4
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
485-544 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.3–18.3
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
420 km
Spec
Amarok
i4
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
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
Yes
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Amarok
i4
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Amarok
i4
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather 'Vernasca' Black with contrast stitching Blue
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric with driver memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric multi-way
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
Yes
Spec
Amarok
i4
Infotainment System
SYNC
Widescreen Display
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.3
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
14.9
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
14.9
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
14.9
Spec
Amarok
i4
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple manufacturer colours
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Amarok
i4
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
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
All-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
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
i4
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with MT
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Spec
Amarok
i4
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Idle CO2 Output
182
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
182
-
Spec
Amarok
i4
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Yes
Spec
Amarok
i4
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Amarok
i4
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
1259700 ZAR
1750000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
1259700
1750000
Starting Price Zar
1259700
1750000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amarok and i4 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 i4 100.
Efficiency index: Amarok 57 vs i4 90.
Safety-equipment index: Amarok 82 vs i4 92.
Practicality index: Amarok 87 vs i4 61.
Ownership-cover index: Amarok not separately scored vs i4 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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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
i4 leads by 5 points
Amarok and i4 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
i4
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Amarok
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i4
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 81 pts for Amarok
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i4 leads. However, Amarok may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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