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 vs Jetour T2 i-DM: the short answer
Amarok has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 i-DM remains close.
Amarok starts ZAR 183,100 cheaperAmarok from ZAR 596,800 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
Amarok184 kW
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Amarok600 Nm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Amarok2993 cc
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Amarok14.5 km/l
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Amarok237 mm
T2 i-DM190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Amarok
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T2 i-DM
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
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2010
2026
Generation
Latest Amarok generation brings improved performance and modern safety features
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Major redesign in 2023 introducing new platform, updated engines, and advanced tech
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Length
5350 mm
4785 mm
Width
1910 mm
2006 mm
Height
1884 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
237 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3190 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
1167 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.93 m
5.7 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
580 l
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
980 mm
Rear Legroom
-
810 mm
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
1624 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1227 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1494 l
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Power Outlet
Standard
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.9
1.3
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
Yes
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
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1499 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
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 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
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
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x4
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
Not Applicable
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
80
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Cloth
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
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
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not Available
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
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
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 Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
237 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
237 mm
190 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
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid
Idle CO2 Output
182
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
182
-
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
Not Available
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Amarok
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1259700 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
flagship
Starting Price
1259700
779900
Starting Price Zar
1259700
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Amarok and T2 i-DM 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 T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Amarok 57 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Amarok 82 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Amarok 87 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Amarok not separately scored vs T2 i-DM 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 8 points
Amarok has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 i-DM remains close.
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
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Amarok
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 73 pts for T2 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Amarok leads. However, T2 i-DM 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.
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