2009 Volkswagen Beetle vs 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit

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2-Door Automatic Blush

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic Blush	20	28	$25,630	$26,990
New Beetle Convertible 2-Door Automatic Blush PZEV	20	28	$25,630	$26,990
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic S	20	29	$18,470	$19,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Automatic S PZEV	20	29	$18,470	$19,390
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual S	20	28	$17,371	$18,290
New Beetle Coupe 2-Door Manual S PZEV	20	28	$17,371	$18,290

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2-Door HB Automatic S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rabbit 2-Door HB Automatic S	20	29	$16,555	$17,400
Rabbit 2-Door HB Automatic S PZEV	20	29	$16,555	$17,400
Rabbit 2-Door HB Manual S	21	30	$15,456	$16,300
Rabbit 2-Door HB Manual S PZEV	21	30	$15,456	$16,300
Rabbit 4-Door HB Automatic S	20	29	$18,781	$19,340
Rabbit 4-Door HB Automatic S PZEV	20	29	$18,781	$19,340

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,630

$16,555

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,990

$17,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$450 / month

$290 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

People flock to the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle for its looks—but performance, safety, and interior space are not its best attributes.

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is a high-quality compact vehicle throughout, though it's not particularly sporty or fuel-efficient.

TCC Likes

Iconic design
Well-executed convertible
Roomy front seating

Solid build quality
Rich interior materials
Good ride

TCC Dislikes

Lackluster five-cylinder engine
Unimpressive fuel economy
Rear-seat headroom

Bland exterior
Unimpressive fuel economy
Road noise

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mini-Compact

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.1

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

39.4

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.0

Second Leg Room (in)

31.5

35.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

54.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.1

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

98.8

101.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.3

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.7

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

161.1

165.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

9.1 x 0.3

10.24 x 0.47

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x 0.9

11.34 x 0.98

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.04

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.6

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

35.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

195/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

195/65HR15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3248

3138

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 x 6

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

15 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 3750

177 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5L/151

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

150 @ 5000

170 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas I5

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

& Tiptronic

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.87

3.89

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Volkswagen Rabbit

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2 Door HB

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multilink

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.71

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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