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Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura
Pickup · Diesel · 4WD
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Ford F-150 Lariat
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura
Car A
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura
A torquey V6 diesel with 4WD and a 1280 L bed makes the Amarok V6 Aventura a strong choice for cargo-heavy use and mixed conditions while still seating five. It’s efficient for its class, but its size and focus are less suited to tight city routines.
5 seatsPickupDiesel5-star safety8.3 L/100km
Ford F-150 Lariat
Car B
Ford F-150 Lariat
The Ford F-150 Lariat combines a 4WD V6, five seats, and a sizable 1320 L cargo area to suit cargo-heavy work and long road trips. It trades city convenience and efficiency for utility and solid everyday performance.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety290 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 72 / 72
City 26 / 20
Budget / value 53 / 48
Road trip 68 / 72
Performance 29 / 26
Cargo 80 / 80
Practical 49 / 44
Premium 37 / 37
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura · Orange = Ford F-150 Lariat

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura Ford F-150 Lariat
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura

  • 580 Nm V6 diesel provides strong pulling power for heavy loads and inclines
  • 4WD traction supports driving in poor weather and on unpaved roads
  • Seats 5, fitting growing families for weekend trips and road travel
  • Combined 8.3 L/100 km is efficient for a powerful 4WD pickup

Ford F-150 Lariat

  • 4WD traction and 420 Nm torque support confident utility use.
  • Large 1320 L cargo area fits work gear and travel luggage.
  • Seats five comfortably for road trips and growing families.
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s and 290 hp aid passing and merging.

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Aventura uses 8.3 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Ford F-150 Lariat if…
More power
Ford F-150 Lariat puts out 290 hp vs 258 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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