Volkswagen Amarok Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Utility that was released to the Australian market on 4th July 2012. The Volkswagen Amarok is regarded as a Pickup built in Argentina with prices starting at $28,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Amarok is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 90 kW of power (at 3750 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Amarok Base uses 7.3L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 192g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1096km per full tank
The Volkswagen Amarok measures 1820mm (71.7 inches) in height, 5181mm (204.0 inches) in length, 1944mm (76.5 inches) in width with a 3095mm (121.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1748kg (3853.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Amarok Base comes standard with 205/80 R16 front tyres and 205/80 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Base has a 230mm ground clearance with a 3000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,181 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,944 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,095 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,950 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,292 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Amarok Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 192
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1968
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 81.0
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 32
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 13.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 1096
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 681
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 26
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 9.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 37
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 31
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 11.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 15.6
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.3
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 90
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 122
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 340
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3750
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 80
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 80
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 110
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 110
Wheels Tire Rear Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels Tire Front Official Brochure Tire Size: yes
Wheels
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Utility
Local Body Type: Utility
Platform Code: A1
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cab Type: Single Cab
Roof Type: Standard
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Type: Straight Side
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Cargo Area Length In: 86.8
Cargo Area Length Mm: 2205
Cargo Area Width Mm: 1620
Cargo Area Width In: 63.8
Cargo Area Height In: 20.0
Cargo Area Height Mm: 1620
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses Mm: 1222
Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses In: 48.1
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height In: 30.7
Cargo Area Loading Floor Height Mm: 780
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 71.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1820
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3095
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 121.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 76.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1944
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 204.0
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5181
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12950
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 42.5
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 230
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 9.1
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 46.8
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 1188
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 898
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.4
Cargo Doors
Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
Cargo Doors Rear Height Mm: 508
Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 20.0
Cargo Doors Rear Width Mm: 1364
Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 53.7
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3854
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1748
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 3000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 6614
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3040
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6702
Payload Allowance Lbs: 2848
Payload Allowance Kg: 1292
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Head Protection: yes
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 2
Seating Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Semi-Auto
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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