Volkswagen Amarok I
The Volkswagen Amarok I (2010–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the European Union.
Model codes: 2H
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,181–5,264 mm Traficom | 5,181–5,900 mm |
| Width | 1,944–1,954 mm Traficom | 1,944–2,019 mm |
| Height | 1,834–1,878 mm Traficom | 1,820–1,878 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,090–3,095 mm ASTRA | 3,090–3,095 mm |
| Front track | 1,628–1,666 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,624–1,662 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,872–2,324 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,993–2,291 kg Traficom | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,820–3,080 kg Traficom | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,460–3,080 kg Traficom | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg Traficom | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2–5 Traficom | – |
| Doors | 4 Traficom | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 167–191 km/h Traficom | – |
| Torque | 340–580 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/70R16, 245/65R17, 255/55R19, 255/60R18, 255/50R20, 245/70R17, 265/60R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 91.9% (91.1–92.6) | 92.2% | 4,961 |
| 4–5 years | 89.0% (88.5–89.5) | 91.0% | 15,480 |
| 6–8 years | 84.2% (83.7–84.7) | 86.4% | 22,139 |
| 9–12 years | 77.6% (77.0–78.3) | 77.9% | 16,894 |
| 13 years and older | 66.9% (62.7–70.9) | 69.2% | 508 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 19.2% | 20.7% |
| Tyres | 18.6% | 27.4% |
| Suspension | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 10.9% | 9.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.5% | 4.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 3 versions of the Volkswagen Amarok I
European Union 3 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | 1.5 L | – | Petrol | 122 g/km | 128 |
| 2018 | 3.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 220 g/km | 12 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 132 kW (179 PS) | Diesel | 213 g/km | 10 |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.