Motor Matchup logo
Motor Matchup logo
Back to Volkswagen Rabbit Models

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2DR Hatchback

S 2dr Hatchback

$15,600 MSRP
2.5l I-5
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.9 sec

0-60 mph

16 sec

@ 89 mph

Horsepower • Torque
170 hp

Power

177 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,975 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

Image coming soon

We are still sourcing visuals for this trim.

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Rabbit

Trim:

S 2DR Hatchback

Style:

S 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$15,600

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,975 lbs

Length:

165.8 in.

Width:

69.3 in.

Height:

58.2 in.

Wheelbase:

101.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

22 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 377 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 5,700 rpm

Torque:

177 ft-lbs @ 4,250 rpm

Engine:

2.5l I-5

Displacement:

2.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

20

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,500 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.82 sec

0-60 mph:

8.2 sec

0-100 mph:

20.44 sec

60-130 mph:

48.73 sec

Top Speed:

136 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.51 sec @ 71.3 mph

¼ mile:

15.99 sec @ 89.3 mph

½ mile:

24.95 sec @ 108.8 mph

1 mile:

40.38 sec @ 122.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.65

Gear Ratios

1: 4.04

2: 2.37

3: 1.56

4: 1.16

5: 0.85

6: 0.67

R: 3.19

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

See incorrect or missing data?

Help us keep the catalog accurate for every trim.

Related Vehicles

Other Volkswagen Rabbit Vehicles

2009 S - END OF Production October 2008 2DR Hatchback

170 hp · $16,300

Motor Matchup logo
© Copyright 2026 MotorMatchup. All rights reserved.
Enthusiast Driven
Motor Matchup logo
Enthusiast Driven
© Copyright 2026 MotorMatchup. All rights reserved.