KGM Musso EV vs Volkswagen Amarok

The KGM Musso EV starts from $60,000 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Amarok opens at $55,990. That makes the Volkswagen Amarok the more affordable entry point by $4,010.

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 $66,000 and $61,589 respectively.

The KGM Musso EV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Volkswagen Amarok, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The KGM Musso EV features a 12.3-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.

The KGM Musso EV stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen Amarok. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Musso EV gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Amarok offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the KGM Musso EV and 1-zone in the Volkswagen Amarok.

The KGM Musso EV uses a Electric producing 152kW and 339Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The Volkswagen Amarok responds with a Diesel making 125kW and 405Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The KGM Musso EV has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen Amarok is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Musso EV measures 5,160mm long on a 3,150mm wheelbase, 190mm shorter than the Volkswagen Amarok at 5,350mm (3,270mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Amarok generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 532L in the KGM Musso EV and 543L in the Volkswagen Amarok, giving the Volkswagen Amarok a 11L advantage.

For towing, the Volkswagen Amarok leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Amarok). The KGM Musso EV has longer coverage.