Volkswagen Rabbit In Detail: Tech Specs
Since we don’t have detailed specs, options and all that jazz for each model, I figure we’d kick that off with the new Rabbit. Following are the Volkswagen Rabbit Tech Specs.
| ENGINE |
| Type: |
2.5L, 5 cylinder, in-line |
| Bore: |
3.25in 82.5mm |
| Stroke: |
3.65in 92.8mm |
| Displacement: |
151.3in3 2,480cm3 |
| Compression Ratio: |
9.5:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm: |
150 @ 5,000 (110 kW @ 5,000) |
| Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm: |
170 @ 3,750 (228 Nm @ 3,750) |
| Fuel Requirement: |
Regular unleaded |
| Firing Order: |
1-2-4-5-3 |
| ENGINE DESIGN |
| Arrangement: |
Front mounted, transverse |
| Cylinder Block: |
Cast iron |
| Crank Shaft: |
Steel, six main bearings |
| Cylinder Head: |
Aluminum alloy, cross flow |
| Valve Train: |
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves
per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs |
| Cooling System: |
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double electric PWM controlled radiator fan |
| Fuel/Air Supply: |
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic) |
| Emissions: |
Bin 5 EPA Federal Emissions Concept, PZEV emissions concept for California, OBD II, ORVR (On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery), EVAP (enhanced evaporation system) standards for USA, 3-way catalytic converter. Two
oxygen sensors for Bin 5 and three for PZEV |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Alternator - V/A: |
14/140 |
| Battery - V/Ah: |
12/60 |
| Ignition: |
Digital electronic, with two knock sensors |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Drivetrain: |
Front wheel drive |
| Transmission Gear Ratios: |
| |
Manual |
Automatic |
| 1st |
3.78 |
4.04 |
| 2nd |
2.12 |
2.37 |
| 3rd |
1.36 |
1.56 |
| 4th |
1.03 |
1.16 |
| 5th |
0.84 |
0.85 |
| 6th |
– |
0.67 |
| Reverse |
3.60 |
3.50 |
| Final |
3.65 |
3.89 |
|
| CAPACITIES |
| Engine Oil (with filter): |
6.3qt 6.0L |
| Fuel Tank: |
14.5gal 55.0L |
| Cooling System: |
10.0qt 9.5L |
| INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE |
| EPA Class: |
Compact |
| Seating Capacity: |
Five |
| Passenger Volume: |
94ft3 2.7m3 |
| Cargo Volume: |
15ft3 0.4m3 |
| |
|
| Volume: |
| 51.3ft3 1.50m3 |
42.9 ft3 1.20m3 |
|
| Head Room: |
| 39.3in 998mm |
38.5in 979mm |
|
| Shoulder Room: |
| 54.7in 1,390mm |
54.6in 1,386mm |
|
| Leg Room: |
| 41.2in 1,046mm |
35.3in 896mm |
|
| BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION |
| Type: |
Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders |
| Front Suspension: |
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, integrated stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension: |
Multilink rear suspension, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Service Brakes: |
Power assisted, dual circuit, vented 288 mm front discs and 260 x 12 mm solid rear discs |
| Anti Lock Braking System: |
Standard, all four wheels, with electronic brake pressure distribution |
| Parking Brake: |
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels |
| Wheels/Tires: |
6J X 15” steel wheels
195/65 R15 H, all season tires (snow chain compatible) |
| Drag Coefficient: |
.32 |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase: |
101.5in 2,578mm |
| Front Track: |
60.6in 1,540mm |
| Rear Track: |
59.8in 1,518mm |
| Length: |
165.8in 4,210mm |
| Width: |
69.3in 1,759mm |
| Height: |
58.2in 1,479mm |
| Ground Clearance: |
5.4in 137mm |
| WEIGHTS |
| |
|
| Curb Weight (2 Door): |
| 2,974lbs 1,349kg |
3,040lb 1,379kg |
|
| Front (2 Door): |
| 1,839lbs 834kg |
1,909lb 866kg |
|
| Rear (2 Door): |
| 1,138lbs 516kg |
1,133lb 514kg |
|
| Payload (2 Door): |
|
| Curb Weight (4 Door): |
| 3,071lbs 1,393kg |
3,137lb 1,423kg |
|
| Front (4 Door): |
| 1,870lbs 848 kg |
1,940lb 880kg |
|
| Rear (4 Door): |
| 1,202lbs 545kg |
1,197lb 543kg |
|
| Payload (4 Door): |
| 1,074lbs 487kg |
1,074lbs 487kg |
|
| FUEL CONSUMPTION |
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| City mpg: |
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| Highway mpg: |
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Volkswagen Rabbit In Detail: Tech Specs
August 9, 2006 – 8:00 am by Dan Volkens
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