

Max Davies
2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI500 review
6 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

2.3 L, 6-speed manual, Single Cab Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD
From $32,300
excl. on-roads

2.0 L, 6-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4
From $55,490
excl. on-roads
Variant
SL
Variant
Core
Body type
Cab Chassis
Body type
Utility
Engine size
2.3 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
120kW / 403Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 405Nm
1111km
1000km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
4
Seats
2
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
2.3 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
1111km
1000km
Power
120kW at 3750 rpm
Power
125kW
Torque
403Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
405Nm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.3 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
6.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
189g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
211g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
5120 mm
Length
5350 mm
Height
1765 mm
Height
1886 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1910 mm
Ground clearance unladen
212 mm
Ground clearance unladen
235 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Front track
1620 mm
Rear track
1570 mm
Rear track
1650 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
3589 kg
Kerb weight
5033 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2910 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3250 kg
Tare weight
1569 kg
Tare weight
2224 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
255/65 R17 110S
Front tyres
255/70 R17
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
7.5x17
Rear tyres
255/65 R17 110S
Rear tyres
255/70 R17
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
7.5x17
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
Part-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
yes
Approach angle
31.1°
Approach angle
30°
Departure angle
29.2°
Departure angle
25.6°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Standard
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
4
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
—
Heated steering wheel
—
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Semi-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available


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