Chevrolet S10 vs Volkswagen Amarok
Two mid-size pickups side by side: price, power, towing, payload and where each is sold.
The short version
- Price: level, at $42,000 each.
- Towing: level, at 3,500 kg each.
- Payload: the Amarok carries more, 1,100 kg against 1,050 kg (5% more).
- Power: the Amarok peaks higher, 241 hp against 207 hp (16% more).
- Powertrains: S10: ICE. Amarok: ICE.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $42,000Best | $42,000Best |
| Max power | 207 hp | 241 hpBest |
| Max towing | 3,500 kgBest | 3,500 kgBest |
| Max payload | 1,050 kg | 1,100 kgBest |
| Length | 5,361 mm | 5,350 mm |
| Safety ratings | — | Euro NCAP: 5 stars ANCAP: 5 stars |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Class | Mid-size | Mid-size |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4x4 | RWD / 4x4 |
| Engines / motors | 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel | 2.0L TDI, 3.0L V6 TDI, 2.3L TSI |
| Main markets | South America | Europe, Australia, Africa, Latin America |
| Maker | Chevrolet United States | Volkswagen Germany |
Chevrolet
VolkswagenBest = lowest starting price; highest power, towing and payload. Approximate starting price in USD; specs are best-case maximums across trims.
Where each is sold
- Both are sold in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru.
- Only the Amarok: Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand.
Availability is compiled from makers’ public information as of November 2026. Launches and withdrawals can take a while to show up here, and trims differ by country. Prices are approximate starting prices converted to US dollars, not local list prices.