KGM Musso vs Volkswagen Amarok

The KGM Musso starts from $40,500 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Amarok opens at $55,990. That makes the KGM Musso the more affordable entry point by $15,490.

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 $44,550 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 KGM Musso 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 stands out with 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 gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Amarok offers cloth.

The KGM Musso uses a Turbo DDi Diesel producing 133kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic to a 4WD 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 all four wheels.

The KGM Musso has the clear power advantage at 133kW vs 125kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Musso measures 5,105mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 245mm 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 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 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,451/year for the KGM Musso and $2,280/year for the Volkswagen Amarok. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen Amarok.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (KGM Musso) vs $2,280 (Volkswagen Amarok). The Volkswagen Amarok saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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