Compare Toyota Matrix vs Volkswagen Rabbit

Engine

1.8L Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.5L Inline-5 Gas

Transmission

5-Speed Manual

Transmission

5-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 30 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

49.4 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

2008-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.8L Inline-4 Gas

2.5L Inline-5 Gas

Horsepower

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

177 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm

Transmission

5-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

2,844 lbs

3,072 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

29 MPG

24 MPG

City

26 MPG

21 MPG

Highway

32 MPG

30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.6 Tons/yr

N/A

EPA rating

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

14.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

343.2 miles

304.5 miles

Cruising Range Highway

422.4 miles

435 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

171.9 in

165.8 in

Height

61 in

58.2 in

Max Width

69.5 in

69.3 in

Front Width

59.8 in

60.6 in

Rear Width

59.9 in

59.8 in

Wheelbase

102.4 in

101.5 in

Ground Clearance

5.8 in

5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41.6 in

41.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

40.5 in

39.3 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

53.3 in

54.7 in

Front Seat Hip Room

52.3 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

36.2 in

35.3 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.3 in

38.5 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

52.6 in

54.6 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

43.7 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

19.8 ft³

15.1 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

49.4 ft³

N/A

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter

36 ft

35.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Steel Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16" x 6.5"

15" x 6"

Rear Wheel Size

16" x 6.5"

15" x 6"

Suspension

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Rear Suspension

Independent

Tires

Front Tire

P205/55R16

195/65HR15

Rear Tire

P205/55R16

195/65HR15

Spare Tire

Compact

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Ash, Fabric seat trim
Dark Charcoal, Fabric seat trim

Anthracite, Media cloth seat trim

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Safety Features

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Maintenance

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance Note

24/7 Roadside Assistance

N/A

Roadside Assistance

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Toyota Matrix vs Volkswagen Rabbit

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary