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2006 Volkswagen

Rabbit

Auto (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L

Volkswagen Rabbit: best and worst years
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit (photo 1 of 6)
2006 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
150NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Cyl
5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
13

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • SEATS11%
  • AIR BAGS6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 18 total.

Volkswagen Rabbit: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.