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Volkswagen Rabbit MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 38 MPG combined in 1984, with its diesel version. Its weakest year peaked at 22 MPG (2006–2007).

Volkswagen Rabbit: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–20092025303540MPG1984200938 MPG peaklowest peak 22Volkswagen Rabbit: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year2025303540MPG198420062009
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class
625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2009 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Volkswagen Rabbit has EPA ratings for five model years, 1984–2009, most often among compact cars. Its best version ranked second of 56 subcompact cars in 1984, behind the class leader, the Nissan Sentra.

The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 1984 and returned in 2006, 21 model years later. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (60 of them); this one has.

Among 37 compact cars, 2009

The Rabbit placed 20th (tied). The class leader was the Honda Civic at 42 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, is shared by six nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 37 compact cars rated for 200910152025303540Rabbit 24median 25CivicBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 37 compact cars rated for 200910152025303540Rabbit 24median 25

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1984.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984 and 2006–2009.

All 5 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2009Rabbit2421 / 30242
2008Rabbit2422 / 29242
2006–2007Rabbit2219 / 28222
1984Rabbit diesel3835 / 432117

Version names in the EPA list: Rabbit, Rabbit Convertible.

Same class, 2009

Honda Civic42 MPGVolkswagen Golf/GTI25 MPGVolvo S4024 MPGBentley Brooklands11 MPG

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