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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2-door
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$15,890
17 listings nationwide

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1983 Volkswagen Pickup
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$7,190

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2-door

The 2009 Rabbit lives up to its namesake's characteristic speed by del...

The Good: With plenty of power and performance in a deceptively small package, t...

The Bad: The '09 Rabbit's fuel economy ranks below most of the rest of the vehi...

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1983 Volkswagen Pickup
FWD
No Expert Reviews

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2-door
45
Sooraj 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-doorReview:

What A Car Should Be — really fast car which handles very well at corners and very cheap to upgrade for right kinda price....

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Ryan 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-doorReview:

Killer Rabbit — I've owned the car for about 10 months now. As a daily driver, it is a fun car to drive. Fuel econo...

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Stephan 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-doorReview:

Vw Is Sweeeeeet. — Does exactly what I need it to do. Its a great starter car, for those who are new to purchasing vehi...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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1983 Volkswagen Pickup
FWD
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Specs

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2-door
1983 Volkswagen Pickup
FWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
21 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
29 MPG
30 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 14.5 gal 14 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Diesel
Power
170 hp @ 5,700 RPM
170 hp @ 5,700 RPM
74 hp @ 5,000 RPM
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Torque
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
177 lb-ft @ 4,250 RPM
90 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
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Cylinders
5 cylinders
5 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.5:1
8:1
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Displacement
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
1,700 cc
1,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.6 in
3.25 in x 3.6 in
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Safety
ABS Brakes Standard --
Driver Airbag Standard --
Passenger Airbag Standard --
Front Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard --
Power Windows Standard --
Power Door Locks Standard --
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 3 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in --
Back Legroom 35.3 in --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 15 cu ft --
Maximum Payload 972 lbs --
Exterior
Length 165.8 in 171 in
Width 69.3 in 64 in
Height 58.2 in 56 in
Wheelbase 101.5 in 102.3 in

Available Options

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
2-door
1983 Volkswagen Pickup
FWD

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