Overview & Reviews

For 2009, the four-door Volkswagen Rabbit comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, and all Rabbits get standard stability control.

• Upscale look and feel with top-notch build quality, strong engine, versatile hatchback body style, high standard feature content, comfortable ride.

• Below-average fuel economy, high quality and high feature content leads to a high price.

User Reviews:

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  Sweet car - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Anchoright - June 29 - 4:03 am

  I do a lot of serious driving, and over the years I have found that I need a car that will act like a car and perform like a car, when I demand from it. The Rabbit does just that. Youre not bulking around a huge vehicle, and so you are able to zip in and out of the rest of the traffic. The 5 cylinder engine with its 170 hp is plenty powerful enough and the car has a whole lot of get-up-and-go. I got the 5 speed manual version of the Rabbit, because, lets face it, its the only way to truly drive a VW. Youre in command at all times. The air conditioning is great, and it has an excellent 10 speaker quality stereo system, with ipod connect and in-dash CD changer. You need this car.

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  Well worth it. - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Shakecakes - April 29 - 3:56 am

  The handling is still a little unresponsive, but VW definitely put some thought into this car. Fuel mileage is a little bad but coming from 20/27 Im good. There are little easter eggs in this car that a good run-through should show. Stereo system could be improved, as it sounds like Im listening through two old computer speakers, but who buys the base and expects premium sound? Radio reception and sound are much better than I expected. The back seat is big enough to fit maybe one person comfortably, but dont through two adults back there. Also you dont even notice the lack of arm rest if you decide to opt out of the iPod dock. But thats more a personal preference. All in all, get it.

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  Thunderbunny 09 - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Paul - March 15 - 9:16 pm

  My White little Rabbit dominates the small car genre easily in Sport. Test driving other small American and Japanese cars felt like a waste of time after riding in VWs 09 Rabbit. The Focus is hard to focus on after you are behind the wheel of a fully powered Rabbit.

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  Rabbit - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Matcy - January 25 - 5:05 pm

  Awesome

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  Really Fun Car - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Elvis51178 - January 21 - 8:33 am

  I love driving this car, Its really quiet, smooth and pretty quick. Plus this car handles really well. Best of all is the gas mileage. I get about 26mpg all city traffic, and about 29-30 with mixed city/highway driving. The sticker estimated mpg is way low at 21/28.

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  Run Rabbit, run! - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Two5 - November 2 - 7:40 am

  Car has seen all types of driving and has fared extremely well. The engine in the car is well suited to most driving situations and the abundance of power and torque plus an engine that enjoys revving provides an acceleration not found in competitors, the five speed manual has short throws and positive feel with good clutch feedback. Suspension is based on the sportier GTI, giving the Rabbit surefooted dynamics while providing a comfortable ride even over harsh roads, the standard ESP provides an added safety net. No problems while owning the vehicle, and fuel economy has averaged approximately 28 miles per gallon, while full tanks on the freeway can net up to 33 miles per gallon.

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  147k mi & counting - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By Actually drive the vehicle - August 19 - 11:40 pm

  Dont know why folks knock VWs reliability, etc....thankfully, cars are not cell phones (yet). Bought my car new with a 5-speed manual in 2009 & have no problems. Handles like its on rails. Ergonomics are excellent. Dont need to look away from the road to change the heat or radio. First month of ownership (I still remember) didnt take the same way home from work twice on the back roads. Very practical for use on the road or light use on the track. Had 2 engine knock sensors problems & remedied under warranty. Have changed oil, rear brakes (once) & tune ups, otherwise no issues or rust. Also own a newer Golf Sportwagen with 6-speed manual & very much enjoy that too. Still dont know why people buy SUVs. The 09 is not our first VW & the 15 will not be our last.

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  Rabbit Power - 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
  By OnceHareless - July 15 - 3:06 am

  Just went from an 07 Corolla to the 09 Rabbit. Couldnt be happier. Great performing and sounding engine, nice handling with perfect body roll, extremely solid feel on the highway, fun to drive, roomy, excellent safety features, decent (but not great) stereo, nice transmission, and generally good looks make it a winner. The Corolla is a good, but very pedestrian car. The Rabbit literally blows it away in the "fun to drive" category and comes with all the standard safety features that make the difference.