Foton Tunland vs Volkswagen Amarok

The Foton Tunland starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Amarok opens at $55,990. That makes the Foton Tunland the more affordable entry point by $16,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $61,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Foton Tunland features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Amarok gets a 10.1-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the Foton Tunland gets leatherette upholstery while the Volkswagen Amarok offers cloth.

The Foton Tunland uses a Turbo-diesel mild hybrid producing 120kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The Volkswagen Amarok responds with a Diesel making 125kW and 405Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels.

The Volkswagen Amarok has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 120kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Foton Tunland measures 5,617mm long on a 3,355mm wheelbase, 267mm longer than the Volkswagen Amarok at 5,350mm (3,270mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Foton Tunland generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Volkswagen Amarok leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Foton Tunland and $2,280/year for the Volkswagen Amarok. That is a $29 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen Amarok.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Foton Tunland) vs $2,280 (Volkswagen Amarok). The Volkswagen Amarok saves you roughly $29 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Foton Tunland) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Amarok). The Foton Tunland has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (Foton Tunland)—.