Volkswagen Amarok Base
Pickup · Diesel · 4WD
vs
Nissan Frontier
Pickup · Gasoline · 4WD
Volkswagen Amarok Base
Car A
Volkswagen Amarok Base
With 4WD, 500 Nm of torque and a 1280 L cargo area, the Amarok Base suits cargo-heavy work and long road trips for up to five. It’s efficient for its class (combined 8.5), but modest pace and weaker suitability for city and winter driving limit appeal.
5 seatsPickupDiesel5-star safety8.5 L/100km
Nissan Frontier
Car B
Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier balances cargo utility and family usability with brisk performance and 4WD traction. It offers good value in its segment, though efficiency and city manners aren’t its strong suits.
5 seatsPickupGasoline4-star safety297 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 64 / 67
City 29 / 24
Budget / value 46 / 57
Road trip 68 / 63
Performance 32 / 30
Cargo 80 / 80
Practical 37 / 46
Premium 31 / 30
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Amarok Base · Orange = Nissan Frontier

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Amarok Base Nissan Frontier
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Pros & cons

Volkswagen Amarok Base

  • 4WD and 500 Nm torque support rough roads and heavy loads
  • 1280 L cargo area handles work gear and bulky luggage
  • Seats five, workable for growing families on road trips
  • Combined consumption of 8.5 is efficient for its class

Nissan Frontier

  • Good value in its segment at $29,990
  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 7.5 s) from 297 hp
  • 1300-liter bed suits cargo-heavy tasks and gear
  • Five seats and a 4-star safety rating support family use

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Amarok Base if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Amarok Base uses 8.5 L/100km vs 11.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Nissan Frontier if…
More power
Nissan Frontier puts out 297 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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