2006 Volkswagen Rabbit
3 trims · 10 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$14,990 – $21,415
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$14,990
Typical monthly
$297/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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Base
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $14,990 – $18,065
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
PZEV
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $14,990 – $18,065
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/28
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
1.8T
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $20,340 – $21,415
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 180 hp
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 41.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base4 configurations | PZEV4 configurations | 1.8T2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,990 – $18,065 | $14,990 – $18,065 | $20,340 – $21,415 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/28 | 19/28 | 21/29 |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 150 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft | 170 lb-ft | 173 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15 | 15 | 41.8 |
| 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
- BasegasPZEVgas1.8Tgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedPZEVregular unleaded1.8Tpremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- BaseI5PZEVI51.8TI4
- Displacement
- Base2.5 LPZEV2.5 L1.8T1.8 L
- Horsepower
- Base150 hpPZEV150 hp1.8T180 hp
- Torque
- Base170 lb-ftPZEV170 lb-ft1.8T173 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualPZEV5-speed manual1.8T5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel drivePZEVfront wheel drive1.8Tfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackPZEVHatchback1.8THatchback
- Doors
- Base3PZEV31.8T3
- Seating
- Base5PZEV51.8T5
- Length
- Base165.8 inPZEV165.8 in1.8T164.9 in
- Width
- Base69.3 inPZEV69.3 in1.8T68.3 in
- Height
- Base58.2 inPZEV58.2 in1.8T56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base101.5 inPZEV101.5 in1.8T98.9 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5.4 inPZEV5.4 in1.8T5.1 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base15 cu ftPZEV15 cu ft1.8T18 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base—PZEV—1.8T41.8 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base2,974 lbsPZEV2,974 lbs1.8T2,934 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base14.5 galPZEV14.5 gal1.8T14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base22PZEV221.8T24
- City MPG
- Base19PZEV191.8T21
- Highway MPG
- Base28PZEV281.8T29
| Spec | Base | PZEV | 1.8T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I5 | I5 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 150 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft | 170 lb-ft | 173 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.8 in | 165.8 in | 164.9 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.3 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.2 in | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 98.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | — | — | 41.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,974 lbs | 2,974 lbs | 2,934 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 22 | 22 | 24 |
| City MPG | 19 | 19 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 28 | 29 |
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2006 Volkswagen Rabbit FAQ
- How much does the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit cost?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit has a starting MSRP of $14,990, ranging up to $21,415 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $14,990; PZEV from $14,990; 1.8T from $20,340.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit have?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit offers up to 41.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit come in?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit is available in 3 trims (10 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.