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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr HB Man

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door HB, Compact
22 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door HB

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

94.0

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2975

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I5

Displacement:

2.5L/151

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

170 @ - TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

177 @ - TBD -

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

195/65HR15

Rear Tire Size:

195/65HR15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.23 x 0.47

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

14.5

Wheelbase (in):

101.5

Length, Overall (in):

165.8

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.78

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.12

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.77

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.60

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.65

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

140

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.0

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Multilink

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.34 x 0.98

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

41.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.7

Second Head Room (in):

38.5

Second Leg Room (in):

35.3

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

69.3

Height, Overall (in):

58.2

Track Width, Front (in):

60.6

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):

15.0

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