Ford vs VW - The New Ford Ranger & VW Amarok - ALL THE DIFFERENCES! | Leighton Vans

In this video, LV’s Adam puts both a new Ford Ranger Wildtrak and VW Amarok Style under the spotlight, to work out exactly what separates these shared-platform vehicles.
Famously now having the same chassis, drivetrains and running gear, we look at everything else that sets these capable pick-up trucks apart, from front to back.
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[@samsearle4433]

I have the style with AT tyres and leather pack. Awesome car.

[@ajw1983]

Amarok for me

[@hedydd2]

I’ll choose the Ranger every time for its practicality and thoughtful design inside and out. With the 2.0 biturbo. The instrument panel takes some getting used to but even though i’d prefer the VW version, which is also fitted to Platinum and Raptor Rangers, it really does have comprehensive information that is easily accessed when needed including navigation directions that are almost as good as a heas-up display. The Ranger also has a heated windscreen and steering wheel as standard. Ranger’s driver’s seat is very disappointing. Not because of the lower bolster, which is about the right height to allow entry and exit without excessive wear on it, but due to both inadequate padding and only a back of cushion raise and lower. My 2014 Limited variant has front and rear independent lift plus better cushioning. The Wiltrak’s headlights are also disappointing for LED’s, both being adjusted with the beam too low at the factory [easily rectified] but also with generally poor light output. It is pre-wired to trigger extra LED driving lights though which can be cheaply sourced from Amazon or eBay.

[@hedydd2]

There is a tape measure on the Ranger but it is covered by the tailgate part of the bed liner.

[@trevorevans7101]

In Australia the Amarok has lighting and a power outlet in the tub. Also has free 5 year servicing. You must be produce this in England. The step seems pretty good though but I am used to stepping on the tyre if I don't want to open the tailgate. Never a problem. I like the cupholders in the Ranger but don't like the front overall look. Amarok for me.

[@leighton-vans]

Love this! Everyone is allowed an opinion! Nice Choice!

[@ilovecurrytoday]

I can't decide which I'd have!

[@leighton-vans]

Hard Decisions right!?

[@samsearle4433]

What is that nudge bar on both?

[@user-qf8bw5lw5f]

After driving both I found that the Amarok has superior & much more comfortable seats, a vastly superior dash display, a much nicer steering wheel, nicer finishes inside and a longer tray by about 4". In fact, I absolutely hated the Ford steering wheel, the 'leather' on the Ranger was bloody terrible and the dash display I did not like. Both a very good, but I preferred the VW. Just my opinion. Cheers.

[@leighton-vans]

Love that! Everyone is entitled to an opinion! Thanks for sharing!

[@Wisdom_Gate123]

Amarok takes it! 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@666dualsport]

Amaroks are ruied now fue to being mostly ford, damn shame, and the vw v6 was far better

[@Seashed]

Let’s see, Ford has been building pickups for 100 years, VW not so much.

[@QLAN-qh7ye]

AMAROK IS TOTALLY NOT A VERY GERMAN IN DETAIL. NOT VERY GOOD QUALTLY NOT A VERY GOOD WORKMAN SHIP. I HAVE GOT ONE. THEY WILL SHOW UP WHEN YOU WASHING IT. DETAILING IT. GAPS ARE NOT EVEN, PLASTIC PARTS GOT MODL SPIKES

[@tgiannakarios]

amarok all the way!🛻