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Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline
Pickup · Diesel · 4WD
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Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Pickup · Electric · AWD
Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline
Car A
Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline
The Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline combines 4WD with a torquey 204 hp diesel to deliver good value for families and road trips. It’s less suited to city and winter driving, and its acceleration is modest.
5 seatsPickupDiesel5-star safety8 L/100km
Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Car B
Chevrolet Colorado Z71
The Chevrolet Colorado Z71 blends a capable V6 and AWD with five-seat versatility and a 5-star safety rating for family use. It offers good value in its segment with balanced performance and 9.4 L/100 km efficiency.
5 seatsPickupElectric5-star safety275 hpAWDElectric
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssecondary usage matchsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 59 / 64
City 30 / 51
Budget / value 60 / 60
Road trip 58 / 52
Performance 32 / 29
Cargo 40 / 45
Practical 40 / 42
Premium 31 / 27
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline · Orange = Chevrolet Colorado Z71

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline

  • Strong 500 Nm diesel torque makes hauling passengers and gear feel easy.
  • 4WD capability supports mixed-road travel and long-distance trips.
  • Five seats and roughly 500 liters of cargo space fit growing-family needs.
  • At 32,000, it represents good value in its segment for a 4WD diesel.

Chevrolet Colorado Z71

  • Good value in its segment at $34,500 for AWD and a V6.
  • Balanced power and response: 275 hp, 400 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s.
  • Family-ready practicality with 5 seats and 600 L cargo space.
  • Reassuring 5-star safety and an 80 reliability score.

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Amarok Comfortline uses 8.0 L/100km vs 9.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Chevrolet Colorado Z71 if…
All-wheel drive
Chevrolet Colorado Z71's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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