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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S - END OF Production October 2008 4DR Hatchback

S - End of Production October 2008 4dr Hatchback

$19,340 MSRP
2.5l I-5
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8 sec

0-60 mph

16.1 sec

@ 88 mph

Horsepower • Torque
170 hp

Power

177 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,138 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2009

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Rabbit

Trim:

S - END OF Production October 2008 4DR Hatchback

Style:

S - End of Production October 2008 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$19,340

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,138 lbs

Length:

165.8 in.

Width:

69.3 in.

Height:

58.2 in.

Wheelbase:

101.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

20 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 363 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):

7.95 sec

0-60 mph:

8.33 sec

0-100 mph:

21.04 sec

60-130 mph:

48.24 sec

Top Speed:

135 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.56 sec @ 70.8 mph

¼ mile:

16.12 sec @ 88.4 mph

½ mile:

25.18 sec @ 106.6 mph

1 mile:

40.76 sec @ 122.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.89

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

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