Are Volkswagen Rabbits reliable?

Volkswagen Rabbit Reliability Problems Rabbit owners have made 32 complaints over 4 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we’ve ranked it 10th in overall reliability out of 25 VW models , with some brakes and interior concerns.

Are Volkswagen Rabbits fast?

Engine aside, the overall driving experience is quite good.” The Chicago Sun-Times backs this up with, “The smooth five-shooter doesn’t make the 3,071-3,137-pound Rabbit all that fast (0-60 mph in 8.9 seconds) but provides lively enough performance.”

Do Volkswagen Rabbits have turbos?

Powering the car is a turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four backed by a close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission with a ‘Street Comp’ clutch.

What does Rabbit mean VW?

To recap, the VW Golf was originally called ‘Rabbit’ in America because Volkswagen believed that the association with the sport of golf might hamper sales of the car (even though we know the car isn’t named after the sport – as per this recent article we released).

How many miles does a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit last?

348 miles
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	2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
EPA Fuel Economy	Regular Gasoline
24 MPG 22 29 combined city/highway city highway
4.2 gal/100mi
348 miles Total Range

How much is a VW Rabbit worth?

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Value – $1,189-$5,218 | Edmunds.

What is the top speed of a Volkswagen Rabbit?

You could probably spec it with the manual or the DSG transmission as with the standard Golf GTI. This engine, with 258 pound-feet of torque, will motivate the GTI to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and provide enough grunt for a top speed of 150ish mph.

How much HP does a 08 VW Rabbit have?

170 hp2008 Volkswagen Rabbit / Horsepower

Does the 2007 VW Rabbit have a turbo?

Both cars continue to use the turbo conversion from C2 Motorsport. And while C2’s own car has been fine-tuned and undergone a widebody conversion, the second car from NGP Racing continues to strive for the ultimate power from the 2.5 liter five-cylinder motor.

Does a 2008 VW Rabbit have a turbo?

From Volkswagen, 2008 offerings based on the Rabbit include the GTI and R32 models. A 197-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo is fitted to the 2008 Volkswagen GTI.

When did VW stop making rabbits?

The Rabbit name lived on for about 10 years, and then Volkswagen decided it was time to give it the same name here that it had everywhere else. That is, of course, until that brief time from 2006 to 2009 when the company mysteriously chose to bring back the Rabbit.

How many miles is too much for a Volkswagen?

Volkswagen cars typically last 100,000 to 150,000 miles or more if serviced and well maintained. Thus, VWs you buy today usually last longer than 10-year old models.

Is a VW Rabbit a Golf?

The Golf Mk1 was sold as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico. A facelifted version of the Golf Mk1 was produced in South Africa as the Citi Golf from 1984 to 2009.

How fast is a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit?

On the track, our Rabbit was no scalded hare, yet still scooted from 0-60 in a respectable 8.8 seconds. The quarter mile clocked in at 16.7 seconds at 84 miles per hour. The engine has a nice low-end punch, but power delivery builds conservatively from there.

How many gallons does a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit hold?

14.5 gallons
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	2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
Annual Fuel Cost*	$2,550
Cost to Drive 25 Miles	$4.26
Cost to Fill the Tank	$59
Tank Size	14.5 gallons

What engine is in the 2007 Rabbit?

2.5 L 5-cylinder2007 Volkswagen Rabbit / Engine

Can you turbo a 2.5 Rabbit?

With the 034Motorsport Volkswagen Jetta/Rabbit 2.5L Turbo Performance Software and an appropriately sized turbocharger kit, you can expect faster acceleration, increased peak horsepower and torque, drastic increases in power towards redline, improved throttle response, and a much broader powerband!

What engine is in the 2008 VW Rabbit?

2.5 L 5-cylinder2008 Volkswagen Rabbit / Engine

Is the VW Rabbit the same as the Golf?

In the US, however, the Mark 1 Golf was called the Rabbit, because it was meant to be small and nimble, and ‘Golf” sounded too upscale for an economy car aimed at young buyers. Years later, they would also introduce the VW Fox, carrying on that theme.