Volkswagen Amarok V8 performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Amarok V8 makes 325 hp and 580 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 7.4s, about 7.0s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.34s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 40% of the cars in our database, with more power than 60% of them and a higher top speed than 47%. That works out to roughly 215 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Amarok V8 vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Amarok V8 | 325 | 7.4s | 210 km/h | 15.34s |
| GMC Yukon XL Elevation | 355 | 7.4s | 210 km/h | 15.34s |
| GMC Acadia AT4 | 310 | 7.6s | 210 km/h | 15.50s |
| GMC Yukon Trailering Edition | 355 | 7.5s | 210 km/h | 15.42s |
| GMC Yukon XL AT4 | 355 | 7.3s | 210 km/h | 15.26s |
| GMC Yukon XL SLT | 355 | 7.3s | 210 km/h | 15.26s |
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Volkswagen Amarok V8 FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Amarok V8 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Amarok V8 does 0-60 mph in about 7.0s, based on its 7.4s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Amarok V8?
The listed top speed is 130 mph, or 210 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Amarok V8 have?
The Volkswagen Amarok V8 is listed at 325 hp with 580 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Amarok V8 quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Amarok V8 quarter-mile at 15.34s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Amarok V8?
Similar performance rivals include GMC Yukon XL Elevation, GMC Acadia AT4, GMC Yukon Trailering Edition.