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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdEPA, 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
- 170NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Power to weight
- 0.057 hp/lb
- Cyl
- 5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Doors
- 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Length
- 166 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Width
- 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Height
- 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Wheelbase
- 102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,974 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 23
- Reported injuries
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS18%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
- POWER TRAIN15%
- STEERING9%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 34 total.
Volkswagen Rabbit: best and worst yearsWarranty 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.