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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit Overview

Likes:

  • Solid build quality
  • Rich interior materials
  • Torquey acceleration
  • Great driving dynamics
  • Nice detailing

Dislikes:

  • Bland exterior
  • Not great economy
  • Modest passenger and cargo room
  • GTI and R32 aren’t performance kings
  • GTI and R32 are pricey

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The economy-car experts at TheCarConnection.com studied the latest road tests on the new 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit to write this definitive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen GTI , and Volkswagen R32 , and have added ...

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Full Review

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit is the U.S. version of the fifth-generation Golf--what Rabbits are called in Europe. The Rabbit is available in two- and four-door hatchback body styles, and in three models: base, performance GTI, and high-performance R32. As you might expect from...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 2dr HB Man S $15,600 / $14,799 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 2dr HB Man S PZEV $15,600 / $14,799 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 2dr HB Auto S $16,675 / $15,872 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 2dr HB Auto S PZEV $16,675 / $15,872 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 4dr HB Man S $17,575 / $17,045 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 4dr HB Man S PZEV $17,575 / $17,045 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 4dr HB Auto S $18,650 / $18,118 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit: 4dr HB Auto S PZEV $18,650 / $18,118 City: 21
Hwy: 29

Other Choices:

In terms of real competition, the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit faces off against the Saturn Astra, another German import. With 140 horsepower, the Astra isn't as powerful as the VW Rabbit, but the Saturn comes closest, as far as standard horsepower goes. Plus, it has that Germanic thing going for it. The Honda Civic offers more engine choices than the Rabbit, especially if you're leaning toward the green hybrid or natural gas powertrains. The 2009 Toyota Corolla is especially attractive in its top trim level, but the new Corolla looks less nice in the base trim. Domestically, the all-new 2008 Ford Focus matches the Rabbit with coupe and sedan body styles, but buyers tend to be attracted to its powerful SYNC entertainment system rather than its homely new look. The 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit also has to compete against the Mazda3, a perennial enthusiast favorite for its handling, but the Mazda can't match the VW's solid feel.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Parsa #1, Posted: 9/1/2008

    Enginer

    Hello
    Please send to me some 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit Photos
    Thank parsa

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