The fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Amarok varies depending on the engine and transmission option:
- The 2.0 TDI (180 hp) Automatic 4MOTION variant from 2010–2016 averages around 12.7 l/100km (18.5 mpg US, 22.2 mpg UK)[1].
- Earlier 2.0-litre diesel engines are claimed to achieve up to 36.2 mpg (manual, 138bhp) and 35.3 mpg (manual, 178bhp); these numbers are official figures, with real-world results typically lower[5].
- The 3.0-litre V6 diesel models (2011–2022) with an eight-speed automatic return up to 28.2 mpg (mixed driving), though real-world averages can be slightly lower[2][6].
- The most recent PanAmericana 3.0TDI (240hp) is officially rated at 28.0 mpg (combined), with observed averages between 27.1 and 29.4 mpg from long-term testing[6].
- According to owner reports and additional sources, real-world consumption for most Amarok models tends to be between 17.8–21.2 mpg depending on usage and driving conditions[4].
- Theoretical best-case is as low as 7.6 L/100km (31 mpg US, rear-wheel drive), but most four-wheel-drive models consume between 8.1–12.7 L/100km (29–18.5 mpg US)[7][1].
References
- [1] Average fuel economy of Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 TDI (180 Hp) Automatic 4MOTION
- [2] Volkswagen Amarok pickup – MPG, running costs & CO2 (2011-2022)
- [3] Amarok power and performance set new class standards
- [4] VW Amarok MPG – SWISS Vans
- [5] Volkswagen Amarok review | Auto Express
- [6] Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana long-term review
- [7] Volkswagen Amarok – Wikipedia