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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Safety Review

July 17, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Top Safety Pick
IIHS

Four stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impact
NHTSA

good visibility throughout and decent outside mirrors
MyRide.com

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit scores well in government crash tests, and it comes with more safety equipment than is customary in this price-conscious class.

When it comes to crash-test ratings, the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit fares well. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, the vehicle snags the best available rating of "good." In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests, the VW Rabbit scores four stars for frontal impact and five stars in side-impact tests.

"Four-wheel antilock disc brakes" are standard on the VW 2009 Rabbit, according to Edmunds. MyRide.com observes the Rabbit lineup sports "dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags" as standard equipment. MyRide.com adds that "active front seat head restraints help to properly position passengers during an impact" and the "tilt/telescopic steering wheel maintains the proper distance between the driver and the steering wheel's airbag," which is a vital safety feature. There is also "a brake pad wear indicator" that keeps you in the know.

Cars.com notes optional "rear seat side-impact airbags on four-doors."

All in all, the Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 provides "good visibility throughout and decent outside mirrors," says MyRide.com.

Conclusion

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit gets great crash-test results and offers more safety hardware than some rivals.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Top Safety PickIIHSFour stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impactNHTSAgood visibility throughout and decent outside mirrorsMyRide.com The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit scores well in government crash tests, and it comes with more safety equipment than is customary in this price-conscious class. When it comes to crash-test ratings, the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit fares well. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, the vehicle snags the best available rating of "good." In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests, the VW Rabbit scores four stars for frontal impact and five stars in side-impact tests. "Four-wheel antilock disc brakes" are standard on the VW 2009 Rabbit, according to Edmunds. MyRide.com observes the Rabbit lineup sports "dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags" as standard equipment. MyRide.com adds that "active front seat head restraints help to properly position passengers during an impact" and the "tilt/telescopic steering wheel maintains the proper distance between the driver and the steering wheel's airbag," which is a vital safety feature. There is also "a brake pad wear indicator" that keeps you in the know. Cars.com notes optional "rear seat side-impact airbags on four-doors." All in all, the Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 provides "good visibility throughout and decent outside mirrors," says MyRide.com. ConclusionThe 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit gets great crash-test results and offers more safety hardware than some rivals.  2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "pleasingly adult and gimmick-free" MyRide.com: "small on the outside and big on the inside" Cars.com: "the Rabbit's simple lines and uncluttered face make it look very similar to its Golf predecessor" Edmunds: "a bit too ...

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Other Choices:

In looking at rivals, it depends on your shopping priorities. If fuel economy is a concern, the Rabbit is trumped by nearly every other subcompact or compact on the list. However, for safety features, standard features, or refinement, the Rabbit does well. The 2009 Toyota Corolla is especially attractive in its top trim level but feels stark in its base trim. Domestically, the all-new 2009 Ford Focus matches the Rabbit with coupe and sedan body styles, and buyers tend to be attracted to its powerful SYNC entertainment system. The Mazda3 is the perennial favorite for handling, but it can't match the VW's solid feel, even after a full redesign this year that thoroughly upgrades the interior. The Honda Civic offers more engine choices than the Rabbit, especially if you're leaning toward the green hybrid or natural gas powertrains, and it has a light, nimble driving demeanor that the Rabbit lacks.

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