Kia Tasman vs Volkswagen Amarok
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Amarok wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 69%, worth about R 19 283 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tasman | Amarok | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 679 995 | R 596 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 885/m | R 10 431/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 84% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 69% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 469 782 | R 450 499 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 210 213 | R 146 301 |
| Value after 5 years | R 380 416 | R 382 006 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Kia Tasman →
Kia's first bakkie landed in 2025, taking on the Hilux and Ranger with a 2.2 turbodiesel and styling that divides opinion. Double cabs led the launch range. It is too new to have a resale track record, so early buyers are taking the depreciation gamble.
Known for: kia's first one-ton bakkie
Volkswagen Amarok →
The second-generation Amarok is built by Ford in Silverton alongside the Ranger, sharing its platform and engines. The first generation earned a reputation for car-like road manners and a strong 3.0 V6 TDI. Resale is solid even though it trails the Hilux and Ranger in outright sales volume.
Known for: car-like refinement in a bakkie
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Kia Tasman or the Volkswagen Amarok?
The Volkswagen Amarok. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 69% for the Kia Tasman, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Kia Tasman loses about R 210 213 over three years and the Volkswagen Amarok loses about R 146 301. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Kia Tasman runs about R 11 885 per month and the Volkswagen Amarok about R 10 431, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.