Diesel and petrol · 1984–2009
Volkswagen Rabbit
MPG, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Rabbit. By the official figures, the 2009 gets 24 mpg, about $2,449 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 24 mpg
- 2009 official · 9.8 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,449
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 349 miles
- 55 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Rabbit costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.14 per 100 miles | $2,449 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $28.81 per 100 km | $3,169 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $23.66 per 100 km | $2,626 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £27.51 per 100 miles | £1,925 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Mk5 (Rabbit), 2006–2009
Specs for the 2.5; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Mk5 (Rabbit)
- Built
- 2006-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,246 mm
- Width
- 1,759 mm
- Height
- 1,480 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,578 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,370 kg
- Boot
- 350 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 5-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,480 cc
- Cylinders
- 5
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 125 kW
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 55 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
Volkswagen Rabbit questions
What MPG does the Volkswagen Rabbit get?
The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit gets 24 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (9.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Volkswagen Rabbit cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,449 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Volkswagen Rabbit go on a full tank?
About 349 miles (561 km) from its 55 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Volkswagen Rabbit's trunk?
350 L, for the 2.5.
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