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Volkswagen Amarok BHP
The Volkswagen Amarok has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Life TDI 4Motion produces 168 BHP, while the 2025 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 TDI 4M produces 237 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
61 recorded variants, from 120–255 BHP.
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Popular Volkswagen Amarok BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarok Aventura V6 TDI 4M Auto | 2025 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP |
| Amarok Life TDI 4Motion | 2025 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 168 BHP |
| Amarok Panamericana V6TDI 4M A | 2025 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP |
| Amarok Style TDI 4Motion Auto | 2025 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 203 BHP |
| Amarok Life TDI 4Motion Auto | 2024 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 203 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,968 cc | Diesel | 2011–2016 | 120–180 BHP | 340–420 Nm | 32 |
| 2,967 cc | Diesel | 2016–2020 | 161–255 BHP | 450–580 Nm | 15 |
| 1,996 cc | Diesel | 2023–2025 | 168–203 BHP | 405–500 Nm | 6 |
| 2,993 cc | Diesel | 2023–2025 | 237 BHP | 600 Nm | 8 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarok Aventura V6 TDI 4M Auto | 2025 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Life TDI 4Motion | 2025 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 405 Nm | 125 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Panamericana V6TDI 4M A | 2025 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Style TDI 4Motion Auto | 2025 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 203 BHP | 205.3 PS | 500 Nm | 151 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Aventura V6 TDI 4M Auto | 2024 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Life TDI 4Motion Auto | 2024 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 203 BHP | 205.3 PS | 500 Nm | 151 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Panamericana V6TDI 4M A | 2024 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Style TDI 4Motion Auto | 2024 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 203 BHP | 205.3 PS | 500 Nm | 151 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Style V6 TDI 4Motion A | 2024 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Aventura V6 TDI 4M Auto | 2023 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Life TDI 4Motion Auto | 2023 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 203 BHP | 205.3 PS | 500 Nm | 151 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Panamericana V6TDI 4M A | 2023 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Style TDI 4Motion Auto | 2023 | 1,996 cc | Diesel | 203 BHP | 205.3 PS | 500 Nm | 151 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Style V6 TDI 4Motion A | 2023 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 600 Nm | 177 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Aventura Black Edition V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2020 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 7.4 sec | 129 mph |
| Amarok Black Edition V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2020 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 7.4 sec | 129 mph |
| Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2020 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 129 mph | |
| Amarok Trendline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2020 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 201 BHP | 204 PS | 500 Nm | 150 kW | 9.1 sec | 118 mph |
| Amarok Aventura Black Edition V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2019 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 7.4 sec | 129 mph |
| Amarok Aventura V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2019 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 7.4 sec | 129 mph |
| Amarok Black Edition V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2019 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 7.4 sec | 129 mph |
| Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2019 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 7.4 sec | 127 mph |
| Amarok Trendline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2019 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 201 BHP | 204 PS | 500 Nm | 150 kW | 9.1 sec | 114 mph |
| Amarok Trendline V6 TDI 4Motion | 2019 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 161 BHP | 163.2 PS | 450 Nm | 120 kW | 9.8 sec | 110 mph |
| Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2018 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.4 PS | 580 Nm | 190 kW | 127 mph | |
| Amarok Trendline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2018 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 201 BHP | 204 PS | 500 Nm | 150 kW | 9.1 sec | 114 mph |
| Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2017 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 550 Nm | 165 kW | 119 mph | |
| Amarok Trendline V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2017 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 201 BHP | 204 PS | 500 Nm | 150 kW | 9.1 sec | 114 mph |
| Amarok Atacama TDI 4Motion Auto | 2016 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 11.3 sec | 108 mph |
| Amarok Atacama TDI 4Motion | 2016 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 11 sec | 111 mph |
| Amarok Aventura V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2016 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 550 Nm | 165 kW | 9.1 sec | 119 mph |
| Amarok Highline 4Motion Double Cab Auto | 2016 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Highline TDI 4Motion Double Cab | 2016 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 11 sec | 111 mph |
| Amarok Trendline TDI 4Motion Double Cab | 2016 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 11 sec | 111 mph |
| Amarok Atacama TDI 4Motion Auto | 2015 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Atacama TDI 4Motion | 2015 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Highline 4Motion Double Cab Auto | 2015 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Highline TDI 4Motion Double Cab | 2015 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Startline TDI 4Motion Double Cab | 2015 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 139 BHP | 140.9 PS | 340 Nm | 103 kW | 13.5 sec | 101 mph |
| Amarok Trendline TDI 4Motion Double Cab | 2015 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Ultimate TDI 4Motion Auto | 2015 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Canyon TDI 4Motion Auto | 2014 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Dark Label TDI 4Motion Auto | 2014 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Dark Label TDI 4Motion | 2014 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 11 sec | 110 mph |
| Amarok Highline 4Motion Double Cab Auto | 2014 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Highline TDI 4Motion Double Cab | 2014 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 11 sec | 111 mph |
| Amarok Trendline TDI 4Motion Double Cab | 2014 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 11 sec | 111 mph |
| Amarok Edition TDI 4Motion Permanent Double Cab Auto | 2013 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph | |
| Amarok Edition TDI 4Motion Selective Double Cab | 2013 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 178 BHP | 180.5 PS | 400 Nm | 132 kW | 111 mph | |
| Amarok Highline 4Motion Double Cab Auto | 2013 | 1,968 cc | Diesel | 180 BHP | 182.5 PS | 420 Nm | 132 kW | 108 mph |
Volkswagen Amarok BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volkswagen Amarok?
Recorded horsepower for the Volkswagen Amarok is 120–255 BHP across 61 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volkswagen Amarok engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 255 BHP, from the 2,967 cc Diesel.
Which Volkswagen Amarok year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 255 BHP, recorded for 2020.
What torque is recorded for the Volkswagen Amarok?
Recorded torque is 340–600 Nm on the 61 variants that include it.