Date of broadcast: 08 June 2016
Ford Ranger Wildtrack:
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 3 198 cc turbodiesel
Power : 147 kW @ 3 000 rpm
Torque: 470 Nm @ 1 500 – 2 750 rpm
Power/weight ratio: 67,52 kW/ton
Gearbox: Six-speed auto, AWD, low range
Wheels/tyres: 18-inch alloy, 265/60 R18 tyres
0-100 km/h:11 sec (est)
Top speed: 185 km/h (est)
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed): 8,9 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed): 900 km
CO2 emissions: 236 g/km
Cargo bay size: 1 549 x 1 560 mm
Sill height/width: 511 / 1 139 mm
Payload: 938 kg
Ground clearance: 237 mm
Turning circle: 12,7 m
Approach/departure: 25,5/21,8 deg
Pros: Trendy. Low-range 4x4. Full-house equipped
Cons: Engine lacks refinement.
VW Amarok Ultimate:
Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 968 cc,
bi-turbodiesel
Power: 132 kW @ 4 000 rpm
Torque: 420 Nm @ 1 750 rpm
Power/weight ratio: 66,57 kW/ton
Gearbox: Eight-speed auto, AWD
Wheels/tyres: 19-inch alloy, 255/55 R19 tyres
0-100 km/h: 11,0
Top speed: 180 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres
Fuel consumtion: 8,3 litres/100 km
Operating range: 960 km
CO2 emissions: 219 g/km
Cargo bay size: 1 555 x 1620 mm
Sill height/width: 508 / 1 222 mm
Payload: 837 kg
Ground clearance: 244 mm
Turning circle: 12,95 m
Approach/departure: 28,0/23,6 deg
Pros: Smart and sophisticated. Car-like in most respects.
Cons: No low range. Expensive.
Retail price:
VW Amarok 2.0 BiTDi Ultimate: R616 700
Ford Ranger 3.2 Wildtrak 4x4 : R597 900
Prices correct on date of broadcast.