Head to head
Toyota Hilux vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok
The Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles.. The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok is a pickup with v6 power and 4motion four-wheel drive.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Toyota Hilux | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) | Up to 1,050 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500 kg (braked) | Up to 3,500 kg |
| Load bed length | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) | - |
| Gross weight | 3210 kg (Double Cab) | - |
| Load length | - | 1,624 mm |
Sources: Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hilux if...
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Full Hilux specifications →Buy or hire the Amarok if...
A pickup for site managers, farms, estates and utility crews who need to carry kit and tow a trailer or plant. It suits hire for off-road work and towing jobs where a van is too limited.
Full Amarok specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota Hilux and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok?
The Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles.; the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok is a pickup with V6 power and 4MOTION four-wheel drive.
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