1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit (21–38 MPG combined) across 13 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 4-cyl, 1.6 L; 4-cyl, 1.7 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 21–38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500–$3,300
- Configurations
- 13
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Diesel | 27–35 | 31–43 | 29–38 | $2,500–$3,300 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.7 L · Regular Gasoline | 20–24 | 24–32 | 21–27 | $2,500–$3,200 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Regular Gasoline | 20–21 | 23–26 | 21–23 | $2,900–$3,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit | — | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 27 | 31 | 29 | $3,300 |
| Rabbit | — | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Rabbit | — | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 35 | 43 | 38 | $2,500 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 33 | 40 | 36 | $2,650 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Rabbit | — | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.7 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Rabbit Convertible | — | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Rabbit Convertible | — | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit?
According to EPA data, the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit is rated at 21–38 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,500 to $3,300.