Diesel · 2011–2026
Volkswagen Amarok
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Amarok. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.4 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.4 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 28 mpg
- On a full tank
- 957 km
- 80 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 | $19.56 per 100 km | $2,152 |
| Australia | $2.86/L diesel | $23.93 per 100 km | $2,656 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £26.87 per 100 miles | £1,881 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $22.04 per 100 miles | $2,975 |
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
Second generation (2H), 2018
Specs for the 2018 Volkswagen Amarok TDI420 4x2 automatic, dual-cab ute (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- Second generation (2H)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,181 mm
- Width
- 1,944 mm
- Height
- 1,834 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,095 mm
- Ground clearance
- 230 mm
- Turning circle
- 13 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,901 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 3,040 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Twin turbo
- Power
- 132 kW
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 224 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
Ownership
- Tyres
- 205 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
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
- 5,254 mm
- Width
- 1,954 mm
- Height
- 1,834 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,095 mm
- Ground clearance
- 249 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,050 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder twin-turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Twin turbo
- Power
- 132 kW
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 219 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 80 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 2026 Volkswagen Amarok uses 8.4 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 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: $2,152 in New Zealand, $2,656 in Australia, £1,881 in United Kingdom, $2,975 in United States.
How far does a Volkswagen Amarok go on a full tank?
About 957 km (595 miles) from its 80 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Volkswagen Amarok tow?
3,000 kg braked, for the 2018 Volkswagen Amarok TDI420 4x2 automatic, dual-cab ute (Australia).
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