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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $1,900 | $4,125 | ||
Very Good | $1,800 | $3,925 | ||
Good | $1,675 | $3,700 | ||
Fair | $1,375 | $3,125 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S Hatchback 4D range from about $1,375 to $1,900 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,125 to $4,125 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 66612 through 5/28/2026.
Curb Weight | 3138 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 94.2 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 165.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 101.5 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 986 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.3 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 170 @ 5700 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 177 @ 4250 rpm | ||
Engine | 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 8.0 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles |
Tangible German lineage and an exceptionally high level of interior fit and finish for this price combine to make the Rabbit the most sophisticated sub-$17,000 vehicles on the road. Compact SUV-like versatility provides practical appeal.
While it’s very much a German car from behind the wheel, the Rabbit isn’t as much fun to drive as some of its competitors, particularly the Mazda MAZDA3. The MAZDA3 also offers features not available on the Rabbit, such as leather seats, on-board navigation and a Bose audio system.
![]() Used 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S Hatchback 4D | ![]() Used 2012 Hyundai Accent | ![]() Used 2014 FIAT 500L | ![]() Used 2009 MAZDA MAZDA3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,250 | $3,425 | $3,850 | $4,025 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.4 | 3.2 | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 28/Hwy 37/Comb 31 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5700 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 160 @ 5500 RPM | 156 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.3L 156 HP | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |