2008 Volkswagen Rabbit

$15,600 - $18,650Starting MSRP

Model Highlights

Transmission

Automatic w/OD& Tiptronic

Body Type

Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

VW's value-priced 2008 Rabbit, and the performance-oriented GTI are both available in three- or five-door hatchback body styles. A 170-horsepower, 2.5L five-cylinder engine powers the Rabbit; it comes with either a five-speed manual or a...

What’s new in the 2008 model?

Both the VW Rabbit and the sporty GTI model see minor changes for 2008. The Rabbit's 2.5L inline five-cylinder engine now makes 170 horsepower, up ...

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Specs

EPA Classification: Compact

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Gas I5

Displacement: 2.5L/151

Fuel System: SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 170 @ - TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 177 @ - TBD -

Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 6

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again: & Tiptronic

First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.04

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.37

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.16

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.19

Clutch Size (in):

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.89

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 29

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 10.0

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3138

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A

Suspension Type - Front: Independent

Suspension Type - Rear: Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multilink

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.34 x 0.98

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.23 x 0.47

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

Front Tire Order Code:

Rear Tire Order Code:

Spare Tire Order Code:

Front Tire Size: 195/65HR15

Rear Tire Size: 195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size: - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact

Front Wheel Material: Steel

Rear Wheel Material: Steel

Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.5

Wheelbase (in): 101.5

Length, Overall (in): 165.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.3

Height, Overall (in): 58.2

Track Width, Front (in): 60.6

Track Width, Rear (in): 59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.4

Liftover Height (in): - TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 15.0

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): - TBD -

Passenger Capacity: 5

Passenger Volume (ft³): 94.0

Front Head Room (in): 39.3

Front Leg Room (in): 41.2

Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.7

Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -

Second Head Room (in): 38.5

Second Leg Room (in): 35.3

Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.6

Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -

Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Rabbit

Body Style: 4 Door HB

Pricing

This model has 8 different trims.

MSRP

$18,650

Invoice

$18,118

Description

2.5L/151, 170 @ - TBD -, Automatic w/OD& Tiptronic

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Fuel Economy

This model has 8 different trims.

City

21 MPG

Hwy

29 MPG

Combined

undefined MPG

Description

2.5L/151, 170 @ - TBD -, Automatic w/OD& Tiptronic

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