Compare 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $16,300 | $19,305 | $18,360 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $15,456 | $17,782 | $16,798 |
| Destination | $700 | $710 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 4.29 | 4.24 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 175.5 " | 173.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.3 " | 68.9 " | 69.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.2 " | 55.0 " | 61.0 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,700 Rpm | 140 @ 6,300 Rpm | 158 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 177 @ 4,250 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.4 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 16.0 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 90 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.64 " | 3.19/3.44 " | 3.48/3.78 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,975 Lbs. | 2,703 Lbs. | 3,065 Lbs. |
| Payload | 972 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 104.3 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 60.6 " | 59.0 " | 59.8 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 60.1 " | 59.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.7 '' | 18.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.6 " | 41.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 30.3 " | 36.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 37.8 " | 40.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 34.7 " | 39.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.0 " | 52.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 49.2 " | 43.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 53.9 " | 53.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 52.1 " | 52.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.0 Cu.ft. | 11.5 Cu.ft. | 19.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 11.5 Cu.ft. | 48.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. | 94 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | acceptable |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | marginal | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | acceptable |
