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Volkswagen Rabbit S

General information

ModelVolkswagen Rabbit S
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating52.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2480 ccm (151.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power172.00 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.01 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 76.5 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1379 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1050 mm (41.3 inches)
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space869 litres (230 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Traction control
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS) Antilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1247 kg (2,749.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1423 kg (3,137.2 pounds)
Towing weight857 kg (1,889.4 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD19380
CO2 emissions160.9 g/km
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