Volkswagen Rabbit

Germany · 1981–1984, 2006–2009

Volkswagen Rabbit

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) produced by the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen since 1974, marketed worldwide across eight generations, in various body configurations and under various nameplates – including as the Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, and as the Volkswagen Caribe in Mexico (Mk1). The Golf is Volkswagen's bestseller and the third best-selling automobile of all time, with over 37 million units sold worldwide.

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Specs — 2009
ClassCompact Cars
Engine2.5L · 5-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
MPG20 city · 29 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$2,700
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSpend $2,000
Tailpipe CO₂370.2916666666667 g/mi

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

Class
C-segment
Preceded by
Volkswagen Beetle

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62 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 model year.

SERVICE BRAKES
44
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
STEERING
10
HYDRAULIC
5

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

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