2007 Volkswagen Rabbit: Road Test
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- MSRP: $14,990 -$18,185
- Invoice: $14,378 -$17,628
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Our road test for the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit help you decide if a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.6 |
Rabbit 4-dr with automatic transmission only model made available for test so far. It has adequate around-town power, but strains some in highway passing and merging. Test model's nonlinear throttle response resulted in abrupt off-the-line movement. Transmission smooth, responsive.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.4 |
Test model averaged 24.8 mpg. Rabbit uses regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.3 |
No opportunity to test with standard 15-inch tires. With optional 16-inchers among the best-riding compacts with a fine blend of absorbency, composure.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.8 |
Nimble and fun, with good control and natural-feeling steering; some noseplow in fast, tight turns, however. Brakes provide worry-free stops.
QUIETNESS
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.4 |
Not as quiet as Jetta, but Rabbit cabin well-isolated from wind, road noise; 5-cyl engine gruff at idle, in rapid acceleration. Some coarse-pavement thrum noticed.
CONTROLS
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 5.9 |
Gauges unobstructed, clearly marked, but some testers find legibility hindered by blue/purple dashboard lighting. Most switchgear handy, intuitive. High-quality interior impresses for many soft-touch surfaces, though test model's dashboard creaked.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.6 |
Great leg room from ultralong seat tracks. Head room generous even below sunroof housing. Driving position aided by standard tilt/telescope steering wheel. Seats have easy manual height adjustment. Wide rear roof pillars slightly hinder aft visibility.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4 |
Good head room, plus adult-side leg room if front seats aren't pushed all the way back.
CARGO ROOM
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 4.8 |
Hatchback versatility with lots of useful cargo room, low load floor. Folding split rear seatbacks standard, but they don't lie flat.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6 |
Rabbit offers many laudable standard safety features and some uncommonly upscale conveniences. Options can lift sticker prices to the top of the class, and Volkswagen scores subpar customer-satisfaction ratings for reliability and dealer service. Still, these are practical hatchbacks with near premium-compact materials and build quality.
Total Score
| 4-dr, auto. w/16-inch wheels | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 57 | 52.8 |
Total Score: 57
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