2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
2 trims · 8 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$15,600 – $18,650
Key specifications
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Purchase information
Based on S
Total price (S MSRP)
$15,600
Typical monthly
$309/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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S
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,600 – $18,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/29
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
S PZEV
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,600 – $18,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/29
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I5 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | S4 configurations | S PZEV4 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $15,600 – $18,650 | $15,600 – $18,650 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 22/29 | 22/29 |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I5 gas | 2.5L I5 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15 | 15 |
| 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
- SgasS PZEVgas
- Fuel type
- Sregular unleadedS PZEVregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- SI5S PZEVI5
- Displacement
- S2.5 LS PZEV2.5 L
- Horsepower
- S170 hpS PZEV170 hp
- Torque
- S177 lb-ftS PZEV177 lb-ft
- Transmission
- S5-speed manualS PZEV5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Sfront wheel driveS PZEVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SHatchbackS PZEVHatchback
- Doors
- S3S PZEV3
- Seating
- S5S PZEV5
- Length
- S165.8 inS PZEV165.8 in
- Width
- S69.3 inS PZEV69.3 in
- Height
- S58.2 inS PZEV58.2 in
- Wheelbase
- S101.5 inS PZEV101.5 in
- Ground clearance
- S5.4 inS PZEV5.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- S15 cu ftS PZEV15 cu ft
- Curb weight
- S2,975 lbsS PZEV2,975 lbs
- Fuel tank
- S14.5 galS PZEV14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- S24S PZEV24
- City MPG
- S22S PZEV22
- Highway MPG
- S29S PZEV29
| Spec | S | S PZEV |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I5 | I5 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.8 in | 165.8 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,975 lbs | 2,975 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 24 | 24 |
| City MPG | 22 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 29 | 29 |