Volkswagen Amarok vs GWM P300

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.

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
VS
GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Volkswagen Amarok vs GWM P300: the short answer

Amarok has a modest catalogue-index lead, while P300 remains close.

P300 starts ZAR 181,850 cheaper Amarok from ZAR 596,800 · P300 from ZAR 414,950

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Amarok P300
Maximum Power Amarok184 kW P300135 kW
Maximum Torque Amarok600 Nm P300480 Nm
Engine Size Amarok2993 cc P3002400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Amarok14.5 km/l P30013.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Amarok237 mm P300224 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.

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

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT

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)

Specification evidence leader

Amarok

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

P300

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

P300

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Amarok P300
Model Introduced Year 2010 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Latest Amarok generation brings improved performance and modern safety features Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Major redesign in 2023 introducing new platform, updated engines, and advanced tech Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Pickup Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Pickup Pickup
Color Note White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue, Red Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note 4x4 configuration for the local line-up Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2023 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec Amarok P300
Length 5350 mm 5416 mm
Width 1910 mm 1934 mm
Height 1884 mm 1886 mm
Wheelbase 3270 mm 3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 237 mm 224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 78 l
Kerb Weight 2023 kg 2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3190 kg 3120 kg
Payload Capacity 1167 kg 1050 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.93 m 6.0 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 150 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 450 l
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 960 mm
Front Legroom - 1050 mm
Rear Legroom - 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Amarok and P300 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 P300 71.

Efficiency index: Amarok 57 vs P300 57.

Safety-equipment index: Amarok 82 vs P300 not separately scored.

Practicality index: Amarok 87 vs P300 80.

Ownership-cover index: Amarok not separately scored vs P300 65.

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 P300 remains close.

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 12 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 12 points
69
#2

P300

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 80 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Amarok +20 Efficiency Level Practicality Amarok +7

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

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 80/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Amarok leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 69 pts for P300

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Amarok leads. However, P300 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Amarok vs P300 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.