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First generation (2H) · 2011–2022
Volkswagen Amarok 2H
We have 21 configurations of the 2H Amarok, model years 2019–2021. The 2021 Volkswagen Amarok has up to 258 mm of ground clearance (V6 W-Series (W580 / W580S)) and an approach angle of up to 28.0° (5 of the 6 trims). It is rated to tow up to 3,500 kg with a braked trailer (5 of the 6 trims). These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents: ratings for other markets, the US among them, can differ.
MakerSources: The Amarok V6 W-Series brochure and specifications (publication VWCAMARW580SPMY21, December 2020) · The Amarok brochure and specifications, Model Year 2021 (publication VWCAMARMY21, November 2020)
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- Model years
- 2019–2021
- Configurations
- 21
- Sourced numbers
- 642
- Documents
- 5
01 / Key numbers
2H key numbers
- 258 mm
- 28.0°
- 23.0°
- 23.6°
- 3,500 kg
- 1,033 kg
- 2,007–2,244 kg
- 3,040–3,080 kg
02 / Spec plate
Spec plateAustralian figures
2021 Volkswagen Amarok
One configuration per trim, named under each heading, with its numbers as Volkswagen prints them. “Up to” is a ceiling printed over several configurations (the notes say whose), “from” the lowest figure, and a range is printed across that configuration’s grades. “Door label” means the maker prints it only on each vehicle’s certification label.
Australian figures: these come from Volkswagen’s Australian documents. Ratings in other markets, the US among them, can differ.
| Core 4x4 (2.0 TDI)Core 4x4 TDI400 manual | Core V6Core V6 TDI500 manual | Sportline V6Sportline V6 TDI550 | Highline V6Highline V6 TDI580 | Aventura V6 580Aventura V6 TDI580 | V6 W-Series (W580 / W580S)V6 W-Series (W580 / W580S) TDI580 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-road | ||||||
| Ground clearance | 226 mm | 192 mm | 192 mm | 192 mm | 192 mm | 258 mm |
| Approach angle | 28.0° | 28.0° | 28.0° | 28.0° | 28.0° | — |
| Breakover angle | 23.0° | 23.0° | 23.0° | 23.0° | 23.0° | — |
| Departure angle | 23.6° | 23.6° | 23.6° | 23.6° | 23.6° | — |
| Wading depth | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Dimensions and bed | ||||||
| Length | 5254 mm | 5254 mm | 5254 mm | 5254 mm | 5254 mm | 5254 mm |
| Width | 1944 mm | 1954 mm | 1954 mm | 1954 mm | 1954 mm | 2019 mm |
| Height | 1834 mm | — | — | 1878 mm | — | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3095 mm | 3095 mm | 3095 mm | 3095 mm | 3095 mm | 3095 mm |
| Bed length, at the floor | 1555 mm | 1555 mm | 1555 mm | 1555 mm | 1555 mm | 1555 mm |
| Bed width, between wheel wells | 1222 mm | 1222 mm | 1222 mm | 1222 mm | 1222 mm | 1222 mm |
| Weights, loads and capacities | ||||||
| Curb weight | 2,007 kg | 2,076 kg | 2,104 kg | 2,147 kg | 2,244 kg | — |
| GVWR | 3,040 kg | 3,080 kg | 3,080 kg | 3,080 kg | 3,080 kg | 3,080 kg |
| Max payload | 1,033 kg | 1,004 kg | 976 kg | 933 kg | 836 kg | — |
| Max towing | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Roof load, driving | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 80 L | 80 L | 80 L | 80 L | 80 L |
| Off-road hardware | ||||||
| Stock tires | 245/70R16 | 245/65R17 | 255/60R18 | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 | 275/50R20 |
| Low range | — | — | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
03 / Configurations
Every 2H configuration
2021
| Configuration | Ground clearance | Approach | Breakover | Departure | Max towing | Max payload | Curb weight | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core 4x4 TDI400 manual | 226 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,033 kg | 2,007 kg | 245/70R16 |
| Core 4x4 TDI420 automatic | 226 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,018 kg | 2,022 kg | 245/70R16 |
| Core V6 TDI500 manual | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,004 kg | 2,076 kg | 245/65R17 |
| Core V6 TDI550 automatic | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 989 kg | 2,091 kg | 245/65R17 |
| Sportline V6 TDI550 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 976 kg | 2,104 kg | 255/60R18 |
| Highline V6 TDI580 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 933 kg | 2,147 kg | 255/60R18 |
| Aventura V6 TDI580 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 836 kg | 2,244 kg | 255/50R20 |
| V6 W-Series (W580 / W580S) TDI580 | 258 mm | — | — | — | 3,500 kg | — | — | 275/50R20 |
2020
| Configuration | Ground clearance | Approach | Breakover | Departure | Max towing | Max payload | Curb weight | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Cab 4x2 TDI420 automatic | 230 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 28.0° | 3,000 kg | 1,155 kg | 1,885 kg | — |
| Core 4x4 TDI400 manual | 226 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,033 kg | 2,007 kg | 245/70R16 |
| Core 4x4 TDI420 automatic | 226 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,018 kg | 2,022 kg | 245/70R16 |
| Core V6 TDI500 manual | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,004 kg | 2,076 kg | 245/65R17 |
| Core V6 TDI550 automatic | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 989 kg | 2,091 kg | 245/65R17 |
| Sportline V6 TDI550 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 976 kg | 2,104 kg | 255/60R18 |
| Highline V6 TDI550 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 933 kg | 2,147 kg | 255/60R18 |
| Highline 580 Black V6 TDI580 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 871 kg | 2,209 kg | 255/50R20 |
| Ultimate V6 TDI580 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 836 kg | 2,244 kg | 255/50R20 |
| V6 580S TDI580 | 192 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,500 kg | 843 kg | 2,237 kg | 255/50R20 |
2019
| Configuration | Ground clearance | Approach | Breakover | Departure | Max towing | Max payload | Curb weight | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Cab 4x2 TDI420 automatic | 230 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 28.0° | 3,000 kg | 1,155 kg | 1,855 kg | — |
| Core 4x4 TDI400 manual | 226 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,033 kg | 2,007 kg | 245/70R16 |
| Core 4x4 TDI420 automatic | 226 mm | 28.0° | 23.0° | 23.6° | 3,000 kg | 1,033 kg | 2,007 kg | 245/70R16 |
04 / Questions
Volkswagen Amarok 2H questions, answered with numbers
What is the ground clearance of the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok?
Up to 258 mm, on the V6 W-Series (W580 / W580S) TDI580. The 8 configurations of the 2021 lineup that publish it run 192–258 mm. These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents.
What size tires come on the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok?
245/70R16 on the Core 4x4 (2.0 TDI), 245/65R17 on the Core V6, 255/60R18 on the Sportline V6 and Highline V6, 255/50R20 on the Aventura V6 580 and 275/50R20 on the V6 W-Series (W580 / W580S). By its size code, the 275/50R20 is about 783 mm (30.8 in) tall, the largest of them.
What are the approach, breakover and departure angles of the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok?
Approach 28.0°, breakover 23.0° and departure 23.6° in the 2021 configurations that publish them. The steepest approach, 28.0°, is on 5 of the 6 trims. These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents.
How much does the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok weigh?
Its curb weight runs from 2,007 kg (Core 4x4 TDI400 manual) to 2,244 kg (Aventura V6 TDI580). Its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the most it may weigh loaded, is 3,040–3,080 kg. These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents.
Does the 2020 Volkswagen Amarok have a locking rear differential?
Yes, on some trims. Volkswagen’s documents for the 2020 lineup list Mechanical differential lock (standard) on the V6 580S. These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents.
How big is the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok’s fuel tank?
80 L on every configuration of the 2021 lineup. These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents.
How much weight can the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok’s roof carry?
While driving: 100 kg on every configuration of the 2021 lineup. The driving figure is the one that counts for a roof tent or a loaded rack on the move. These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents.
How deep can the 2021 Volkswagen Amarok wade?
Volkswagen’s maximum wading depth: 500 mm on every configuration of the 2021 lineup. These are Australian figures, from Volkswagen’s Australian documents.
05 / Sources
The documents
- The Amarok brochure and specifications, Model Year 2020 (publication VWCAMARMY20, November 2019)
- The Amarok 4-cylinder brochure section, Model Year 2019 (publication VWCAMA4CYLMY20.5, October 2018)
- The Amarok brochure and specifications, Model Year 2021 (publication VWCAMARMY21, November 2020)
- The Amarok V6 580S Specifications (publication VWCAMACANMY20, May 2020)
- The Amarok V6 W-Series brochure and specifications (publication VWCAMARW580SPMY21, December 2020)
06 / Generations
Other Amarok generations
07 / Keep going
More on the Amarok
- The current modelVolkswagen AmarokWhere it stands in its class, the spec plate, questions answered and the rig builder.Amarok specs
- Amarok towingSee the towing table
- Amarok tire sizesSee the tire sizes
- Towing calculatorCheck my load
- Tire size calculatorCompare tire sizes
- Ranked by the numbersSee the rankings
- GVWR, GCWR and payloadRead the guide