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Volkswagen Rabbit MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2006–2009
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volkswagen Rabbit fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volkswagen Rabbit for 4 model years, 2006 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 2 configurations rated 24 MPG combined and costing $2,720 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2009 Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 38 MPG in 1984.
Volkswagen Rabbit MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 (Mk6) Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 24 | $2,720 |
| 2006-2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 24 | $2,720 |
| 2007 | 22 | $2,970 |
| 2006 | 22 | $2,970 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volkswagen Rabbit generations
2 generations between 2006 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2009 powertrain options
Volkswagen Rabbit MPG history, 1984–1984
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 21–27 | 29–38 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen Rabbit's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volkswagen Rabbit run 22–24 MPG across model years 2006 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 24 MPG.
Which Volkswagen Rabbit model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Volkswagen Rabbit cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,720 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,720.
Has the Volkswagen Rabbit's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2006 to 24 MPG in 2009, 2 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 38 MPG.
Which Volkswagen Rabbit model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2007. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.