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MSN Autos user
Great 2009 hatchback
...For under 17K, it even came with heated seats and mirrors. I just can't get over how quiet and comfortable it is compared to the others in the price range. It...
Edmunds user
2009 VW Rabbit with Manual Trans
...Quiet, competent, handles well, and is fun to drive. Great quality, fit, and finish...
Edmunds user
IML8 IML8 2009
...I had a Rabbit diesel in the 80s and am so glad I thought to try a Rabbit again. I couldn't be more pleased...
Edmunds user
2009 VW Rabbit 2dr
...Average mileage has been 27 mpg in all around driving. Very quiet interior and smooth 6 spd tiptronic auto trans. I am extremely happy after 2 months with this...
Cars.com user
hop to it
..."great car. mileage could be better but make it up by driving less. high quality components with many standard features"...
Edmunds user
Almost perfect
...From the outside, the car looks simple, but in my opinion that simplicity gives it a more distinguished look. The laser welded body is a big plus...
Edmunds user
Rabbit high cost maintenance
...If you had to do this every 19,000 miles it does not make this care economical to drive. I am told all VW's go through brakes that fast...
CarGurus user
Love It
...fun car faster then you think the inside has a lot of room and its very fun to drive and gets like 32mpg with a heavy foot and has a good sound to it when you...
Cars.com user
Fun, Sporty, Good Features, Subpar Fuel Economy
...Mine doesn't go in completely and slips out occasionally while I'm driving. I'm using the standard cable that is compatible with just about every car, but...
Edmunds user
Solid, powerful, great styling
...Uncluttered instrument panel. Drivers seat great for taller drivers. Gets up and goes when it needs to...
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Why should I also consider these?
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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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