Although it’s the oldest pickup of this comparison, the Amarok makes easy work of its rivals from zero to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour). The secret to its performance is the 3.0 TDI V6 ...

With the 2017 Ranger offering high levels of equipment and SUV-like driving characteristics, you’d think the Amarok would have its hands full, if it didn’t have that one ace up its sleeve, that is.

In truth the Volkswagen Amarok range is a toughie that’s equal to the tasks of slogging hard at a farm or in industry. The reality is that the V6 TDI is too posh for a hard slog life. It’s a luxury ...