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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit at a glance
The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 24 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD at 24 MPG, which costs about $2,720 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $3,490 a year).
What the 2009 Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$227
$2,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.53
Per 100 miles
$18.13
Five years
$13,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$770less a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.5L 5-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,700
- Washington $3,430
- New York $2,720
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 small car models.
Generations
- 2006-2008
- 2009 (Mk6)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2006-2008 Volkswagen Rabbit) is rated 22–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$2,970 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 24 MPG and costs $2,720 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit get?
EPA rates the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit at 24 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,720 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 100 miles?
About $18.13 per 100 miles for the Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit compare with other small car configurations?
The Rabbit 2.5L 5-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $770 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2009 against 2 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit for that year.