Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline
Pickup · Diesel · 4WD
vs
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline
Car A
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline
A torque-rich 4WD V6 diesel that prioritizes reliability and cargo utility while still seating five. Efficient for its class and capable on trips, but less at home in tight city use or spirited driving.
5 seatsPickupDiesel5-star safety8 L/100km
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Car B
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
With 281 hp, 4WD, five seats, and 654 L of cargo space, the Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium suits growing families and road trips. Signals point to strong safety and value for its segment, while efficiency is middling.
5 seatsPickupGasoline5-star safety281 hp
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 74 / 65
City 28 / 36
Budget / value 59 / 54
Road trip 68 / 51
Performance 29 / 28
Cargo 80 / 48
Practical 51 / 41
Premium 35 / 29
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline · Orange = Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline

  • V6 diesel with 580 Nm delivers confident pulling power for work and highway merging
  • 4WD traction adds assurance on loose surfaces and in poor weather
  • Seats five and offers 1280 L of cargo space for mixed work–family duties
  • Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km with brisk 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s

Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium

  • 281 hp and 422 Nm with a 7.3 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
  • 4WD adds assurance on varied road conditions
  • Seats five with 654 L of cargo room for family gear and travel
  • Good value in its segment at about 39,900

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline uses 8.0 L/100km vs 10.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium if…
More power
Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium puts out 281 hp vs 258 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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