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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit Hatchback

  • MSRP  $15,600

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What Changed for 2008:
  • Engine gains 20 hp to 170

  • Engine torque up 7 lb.-ft. to 177

  • Base model now called S

  • Tire-pressure monitor now standard

Features

  • Air conditioning
  • AM/FM radio
  • Basic warranty 48 months/50,000miles
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Options

  • Electronic Stabilization Program
  • Rabbit Ground Effects Kit
  • Wheels: 17" Silver Vision V Alloy Upgrade (PIO)
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Tech Specs

  • Engine displacement 2.5 L
  • Engine liters 2.5
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Fuel Economy

City MPG:
21.0
Hwy MPG:
29.0

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

Convenience Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • 1-touch up
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front cupholders
  • Rear cupholders
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
Entertainment Features
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Speakers 8
Warranty
  • Basic warranty 48 months/50,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty 60 months/60,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 144 months/ unlimited distance
  • Roadside assistance coverage 48 months/50,000miles
Seats and Trim
  • Max seating capacity 5
  • Front seats bucket
  • Rear seats bench
  • Split folding rear seat
Body Exterior
  • Number of doors 2
  • Power door mirrors
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Door mirrors body-color
  • Bumpers body-color
  • Bodyside moldings
Safety and Security
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Ignition disable
  • Security system
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Suspension/Handling
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Front tires 195/65HR15.0
  • Rear tires 195/65HR15.0
  • Wheel size 15"
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
Options
  • Electronic Stabilization Program
  • Rabbit Ground Effects Kit
  • Wheels: 17" Silver Vision V Alloy Upgrade (PIO)
  • Carpeted Mats (Set of 4) & Trunk Liner
  • Wheels: 17" Alloy Goal Silver Upgrade (PIO)
  • Wheels: 17" Alloy Goal Anthracite Upgrade (PIO)
  • Wheels: 17" Karthoum Dark Silver Upgrade (PIO)
  • Carpeted Mats (Set of 4)
  • Rubber Mats (Set of 4) & Trunk Liner
  • Rabbit Protection Kit
  • Splash Guards (Set of 4)
  • Rabbit Sport Styling Kit
  • Rabbit Southern Lights Kit
  • Rabbit Twin City Kit
  • Heated Seats
  • Cloth Seat Fabric
  • Tires: P205/55R16H AS
  • Tires: P225/45R17 91H AS (PIO)
  • Wheels: 6.5J x 16" Alloy
  • Stops Take-Off Wheel Delivery To The Dealer
  • 16" Magny Cours Alloy Wheel Package
  • Monotone Paint Application
  • Cold Weather Package
  • iPod Adapter
  • Engine: 2.5L 5 Cylinder In-Line DOHC
  • Radio: AM/FM w/Single CD Player
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • Tires: P195/65R15H AS
  • Wheels: 6J x 15" Steel w/Full Wheel Cover
  • Heated Washer Nozzles
Specs and Dimensions
  • Engine displacement 2.5 L
  • Engine horsepower 170hp @ 5,700RPM
  • Engine torque 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke 82.5mm x 92.5mm (3.25" x 3.64")
  • Compression ratio 9.50 to 1
  • Exterior length 4,211mm (165.8")
  • Exterior body width 1,760mm (69.3")
  • Exterior height 1,478mm (58.2")
  • Wheelbase 2,578mm (101.5")
  • Turning radius 5.5m (17.9')
  • Front legroom 1,046mm (41.2")
  • Rear legroom 897mm (35.3")
  • Front headroom 998mm (39.3")
  • Rear headroom 978mm (38.5")
  • Front shoulder room 1,389mm (54.7")
  • Rear shoulder room 1,387mm (54.6")
  • Passenger volume 2,662L (94.0 cu.ft.)
Powertrain
  • Engine liters 2.5
  • Cylinder configuration I-5
  • Horsepower 170hp @ 5,700RPM
  • Torque 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
  • Number of valves 20
  • Variable valve control
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Recommended fuel regular unleaded
  • Transmission 5 speed manual
  • Drive type front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city 22mpg
  • Fuel economy highway 29mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity 14.5gal.

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