Volkswagen · 1984–2009 · Gas
Volkswagen Rabbit MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Volkswagen Rabbit, from 1984 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2009 model is 11% less efficient than the best 1984 model (24 vs. 27 MPG). The 2009 model is about as efficient as the median compact car (24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Rabbit, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Rabbit model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 30 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 2008 | Gas | 24 MPG | 22 / 29 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,938 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 2006 | Gas | 22 MPG | 19 / 28 | 23.5 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 1984 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 21 |
24 / 32 | 23 | — | 9 | $1,722 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Rabbit model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Rabbit year has the best fuel economy?
The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.
Which Volkswagen Rabbit year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,114 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Rabbit?
The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is rated up to 24 MPG combined.