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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 165.8 in | 165.8 in | 179.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 68.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 58.4 in | 58.4 in | 59.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3032 lb. | 3128 lb. | 3285 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 54.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 41.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.6 in | 54.6 in | 53.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | S | SE | TDI | SEL | Wolfsburg Edition | GLI |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45WR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires | ||||
| 225/45HR17 tires | ||||||
| 225/40HR18 tires |
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI 2-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | S | GTI |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 225/45WR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | |
| 225/40HR18 tires |
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | S | GTI |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 225/45WR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires |
| 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | |
| 225/40HR18 tires |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | S | SE | TDI | SEL |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4000 236 lb-ft@1750 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Even the base 2.5L engine has more than enough power at 170 hp, very good engine torque. Put the auto trans into S mode and the car flies. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The 2.0T (TSI on this model year) has a wide powerband and excellent low-end performance making daily driving a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A peppy and happy motor, willing to work with you. With next to zero turbo lag and torque all over the powerband this engine can be your best friend when driving to the store and when zipping along a winding road. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The GTI has great performance and handling for its class. It may not be the fastest but it is the best overall package in its class. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Turbo Inline 4 in the GTI is an incredibly smooth and responsive engine with a lot of torque all the way across the power band, always leaving the driver with that added punch and acceleration when needed. A blast to drive! Excellent 6 speed manual. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Acceleration see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
I love the diesel engine. Its torque is amazing. It pulls strong from 1400rpm to 4500rpm. You never need to downshift to pass on the highway, because at 65mph in 6th gear it's right at the peak torque. The transmission is also smooth and has great gearing for fuel economy and performance. It's doing less than 2000rpm at 70mph, but still accelerates effortlessly. It's also quiet and smooth. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The 2.0L turbo is a peppy thing in the GTI. The torque curve peaks out early and the lack of really noticeable turbo lag makes for a fairly fun motor, even if it does seem underpowered compared to other hot hatches in the segment. In VW's quest for cabin comfort, there isn't the same engine note you'll hear from other raspy 4-bangers, but the tradeoff is worth it I think. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
very good acceleration. I like the easy to use automated manual with paddle shifters. Enought power to push me into the seat bolsters when accelerating and cornering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice performance/quick/smooth powertrain see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Somewhat jerky power curve, huge delay in throttle if stock. Decent power off the line but missing a fun factor. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI
| 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
The regular Continental all season tires are pretty unimpressive. They have reasonable handling and road feel, but are barely better than summer tires when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. I have been very impressed with my General Altimax Arctic winter tires though. I plan to get a good set of summer performance tires soon, which is what this car should have come with. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | S | 17,515 | 16,863 | 700 |
| 4dr Sedan | SE | 20,095 | 18,968 | 700 |
| 4dr Sedan | TDI | 22,270 | 21,004 | 700 |
| 4dr Sedan | SEL | 22,965 | 21,723 | 700 |
| 4dr Sedan | Wolfsburg Edition | 21,345 | 20,138 | 700 |
| 4dr Sedan | GLI | 24,770 | 23,094 | 700 |
| 2dr Hatch | S | 16,300 | 15,456 | 700 |
| 2dr Hatch | GTI | 23,230 | 21,656 | 700 |
| 4dr Hatch | S | 19,340 | 18,781 | 700 |
| 4dr Hatch | GTI | 23,830 | 22,211 | 700 |
| 4dr Wagon | S | 19,075 | 18,400 | 700 |
| 4dr Wagon | SE | 21,425 | 19,997 | 700 |
| 4dr Wagon | TDI | 23,870 | 22,503 | 700 |
| 4dr Wagon | SEL | 26,065 | 24,293 | 700 |
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