Volkswagen Rabbit MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Rabbit model year from 1984 to 2009 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Rabbit has been offered with 2.5L 5-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1984 (up to 38 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Rabbit fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 24 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 24 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 22 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 22 MPG | 2.5L 5-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 21–38 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit: engines & MPG
The 2009 Rabbit was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: engines & MPG
The 2008 Rabbit was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit: engines & MPG
The 2007 Rabbit was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit: engines & MPG
The 2006 Rabbit was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Rabbit | 2.5L 5-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
1984 Volkswagen Rabbit: engines & MPG
The 1984 Rabbit was EPA-rated in 13 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.7L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 38 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Diesel | 35 | 43 | 38 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 40 | 36 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 27 | 31 | 29 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.7L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Rabbit Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Rabbit Convertible | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Rabbit | 1.7L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 24 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Rabbit get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Rabbit range from 22 to 38 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1984 model year.
What engines does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit have?
The 2009 Rabbit was EPA-rated with 2.5L 5-cyl engines — see the 2009 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Rabbit require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or diesel.
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