Diesel · 2011–2026
Volkswagen Amarok
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Amarok. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 8.0 L/100km: 35 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.0 L/100km
- 2024 official
- UK mpg
- 35 mpg
- US mpg
- 29 mpg
- On a full tank
- 988 km
- 79 L tank
What a Amarok costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $18.72 per 100 km | $2,059 |
| Australia | $2.87/L diesel | $22.92 per 100 km | $2,544 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £25.71 per 100 miles | £1,800 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $21.09 per 100 miles | $2,847 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Amarok ranks
2H, 2010–2022
Specs for the 2.0 BiTDI / 3.0 V6 TDI Highline; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- 2H
- Built
- 2010-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,192 mm
- Width
- 1,554 mm
- Height
- 1,877 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,091 mm
- Ground clearance
- 249 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,040 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,969 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Twin turbo
- Power
- 157 kW
- Torque
- 525 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 219 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2011
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2010
- Airbags
- 4
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 8.2 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Amarok questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Amarok?
The 2024 Volkswagen Amarok uses 8.0 L/100km by its official figures: 35 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Amarok cost to run a year?
At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $2,059 in New Zealand, $2,544 in Australia, £1,800 in United Kingdom, $2,847 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Amarok go on a full tank?
About 988 km (614 miles) from its 79 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Volkswagen Amarok tow?
3,000 kg braked, for the 2.0 BiTDI / 3.0 V6 TDI Highline.
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What will a drive in your Amarok cost?
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