Gas Mileage

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit

2008 Volkswagen Models

  1. EOS
  2. GTI
  3. Jetta
  4. Jetta Sportwagen
  5. New Beetle
  6. New Beetle Convertible
  7. Passat
  8. Passat 4Motion
  9. Passat Wagon
  10. Passat Wagon 4Motion
  11. R32
  12. Rabbit
  13. Touareg
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Rabbit gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Rabbit gets up to 39.46 MPG on the highway, 24.75 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.74 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.46 MPG
Combined
29.74 MPG
City
24.75 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
15 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Rabbit gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Rabbit gets up to 39.65 MPG on the highway, 24.39 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.50 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.65 MPG
Combined
29.50 MPG
City
24.39 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
94 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
15 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2008 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 42 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 282% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Azure.

Honda Civic Hybrid
42 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Corolla
31 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Hyundai Accent
29 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4 Quattro
23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy AWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Impreza AWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG
13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Azure
11 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 8 Cylinder)
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