The Volkswagen Amarok is not just a pretty bakkie but also a capable one too. Customers can have the Amarok in single-cab and double-cab configurations, and trim levels focussed more on utility or lifestyle. In this article, we will look at each derivative's load-carrying capabilities to find out which one will best suit your individual requirements.
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Can the Volkswagen Amarok carry 1 ton?
As alluded to earlier, the Amarok is available in two body styles and varying trim levels. We will separate the derivatives specifically set up for more utilitarian use from the midrange and lifestyle variants.
Utilitarian
| Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 110kW single cab | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW single cab | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW single cab 4Motion | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 110kW double cab | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW double cab 4Motion | |
| Load carrying capacity | 1048 kg | 1201 kg | 1243 kg | 966 kg | 1167 kg |
*The figures in this table were correct at the time of writing this article; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
Midrange
| Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW double cab Life | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW double cab Life 4Motion manual | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW double cab Life 4Motion auto | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0BiTDI double cab Life 4Motion | |
| Load carrying capacity | 1080 kg | 1162 kg | 1138 kg | 1124 kg |
*The figures in this table were correct at the time of writing this article; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
Lifestyle
| Volkswagen Amarok 2.0BiTDI double cab Style 4Motion | Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Style 4Motion | Volkswagen Amarok 2.0BiTDI double cab PanAmericana 4Motion | Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab PanAmericana 4Motion | Volkswagen Amarok 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion | |
| Load carrying capacity | 1148 kg | 1158 kg | 1105 kg | 1114 kg | 942 kg |
*The figures in this table were correct at the time of writing this article; however, they can change at any moment and without notice.
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Verdict
Except for the Volkswagen Amarok in 2.0TDI 110kW double cab and 3.0TDI V6 double cab Aventura 4Motion guises, the entire range can load in excess of a ton. If load-carrying capabilities are most important to you, the Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 125kW single cab 4Motion is the one to have in the range as it has a maximum payload of 1243 kg.
