Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux vs Volkswagen Amarok: what's the best truck?

Double-cab pick-up trucks are under fire in the UK, now being classified as cars for tax purposes. So, with prices up, how do the most powerful versions of the nation’s favourite trucks compare, and do they offer any benefits versus a normal car?

Time for some Very Important Consumer Advice consisting mostly of pulling, comparing, loading and off-roading.