How much does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit cost?

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit has a starting MSRP of $16,300, ranging up to $24,330 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $16,300; S PZEV from $16,300; Base from $23,830; PZEV from $23,830.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit have?

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit offers up to 15.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit come in?

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is available in 4 trims (9 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit

4 trims · 9 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$16,300 – $24,330

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Rabbit? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$16,300

Typical monthly

$323/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit trims

S
3 configurations
MSRP
$16,300 – $19,340
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15
Max towing
—
S PZEV
3 configurations
MSRP
$16,300 – $19,340
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/30
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15
Max towing
—
Base
MSRP
$23,830
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/31
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—
PZEV
2 configurations
MSRP
$23,830 – $24,330
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/31
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit trim specifications
Spec	S3 configurations	S PZEV3 configurations	Base	PZEV2 configurations
MSRP	$16,300 – $19,340	$16,300 – $19,340	$23,830	$23,830 – $24,330
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/30	21/30	21/31	21/31
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	200 hp	200 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	207 lb-ft	207 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15	15	14.7	14.7
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sgas
S PZEVgas
Basegas
PZEVgas
Fuel type: Sregular unleaded
S PZEVregular unleaded
Basepremium unleaded (recommended)
PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: SI5
S PZEVI5
BaseI4
PZEVI4
Displacement: S2.5 L
S PZEV2.5 L
Base2 L
PZEV2 L
Horsepower: S170 hp
S PZEV170 hp
Base200 hp
PZEV200 hp
Torque: S177 lb-ft
S PZEV177 lb-ft
Base207 lb-ft
PZEV207 lb-ft
Transmission: S5-speed manual
S PZEV5-speed manual
Base6-speed manual
PZEV6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Sfront wheel drive
S PZEVfront wheel drive
Basefront wheel drive
PZEVfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SHatchback
S PZEVHatchback
BaseHatchback
PZEVHatchback
Doors: S3
S PZEV3
Base5
PZEV5
Seating: S5
S PZEV5
Base5
PZEV5
Length: S165.8 in
S PZEV165.8 in
Base165.8 in
PZEV165.8 in
Width: S69.3 in
S PZEV69.3 in
Base69.3 in
PZEV69.3 in
Height: S58.2 in
S PZEV58.2 in
Base58.4 in
PZEV58.4 in
Wheelbase: S101.5 in
S PZEV101.5 in
Base101.5 in
PZEV101.5 in
Ground clearance: S5.4 in
S PZEV5.4 in
Base5.6 in
PZEV5.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: S15 cu ft
S PZEV15 cu ft
Base14.7 cu ft
PZEV14.7 cu ft
Curb weight: S2,975 lbs
S PZEV2,975 lbs
Base3,162 lbs
PZEV3,162 lbs
Fuel tank: S14.5 gal
S PZEV14.5 gal
Base14.5 gal
PZEV14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: S24
S PZEV24
Base25
PZEV25
City MPG: S21
S PZEV21
Base21
PZEV21
Highway MPG: S30
S PZEV30
Base31
PZEV31

Full specifications by trim
Spec	S	S PZEV	Base	PZEV
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I5	I5	I4	I4
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	200 hp	200 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	207 lb-ft	207 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	165.8 in	165.8 in	165.8 in	165.8 in
Width	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in	69.3 in
Height	58.2 in	58.2 in	58.4 in	58.4 in
Wheelbase	101.5 in	101.5 in	101.5 in	101.5 in
Ground clearance	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.6 in	5.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	15 cu ft	15 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft
Curb weight	2,975 lbs	2,975 lbs	3,162 lbs	3,162 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	24	25	25
City MPG	21	21	21	21
Highway MPG	30	30	31	31

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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit FAQ

How much does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit cost?: The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit has a starting MSRP of $16,300, ranging up to $24,330 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $16,300; S PZEV from $16,300; Base from $23,830; PZEV from $23,830.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit?: The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit have?: The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit offers up to 15.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit come in?: The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is available in 4 trims (9 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.