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VW, Versa or Yaris - YOU CHOOSE

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33%
6 votes
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
Rabbit 2dr HB Man S
33%
6 votes
2008 Nissan Versa
Versa 5dr HB Man SL
33%
6 votes
2008 Toyota Yaris
Yaris 3dr HB Man
2008 Volkswag...
Rabbit 2dr HB Man S
2008 Nissan V...
Versa 5dr HB Man SL
2008 Toyota Y...
Yaris 3dr HB Man
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Subcompact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I5 Gas 4-cyl Gas I4
Displacement
2.5L/151 1.8L/110 1.5L/91
Fuel System
SMPI NDIS SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ - TBD - 122 @ 5200 106 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ - TBD - 127 @ 4800 103 @ 4200
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front wheel drive
Trans Type
5 6 5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again
    w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.78 3.73 3.55
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12 2.11 1.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36 1.45 1.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03 1.17 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.97 0.82
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
  0.81  
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.60 3.69 3.25
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65 3.93 3.72
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 26 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 31 36
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  650  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140 110  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
10.0 7.2 5.4
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2975 2718 2295
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut w/Stabilizer Bar w/stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multilink w/Stabilizer Bar  
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
  0.91 0.91
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
  0.87  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr  
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel    
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes    
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.34 x 0.98 11.02 x 0.95 10.0 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.23 x 0.47    
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
  9.0 x - TBD - 7.9 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
195/65HR15 P185/65HR15 P175/65R14
Rear Tire Size
195/65HR15 P185/65HR15 P175/65R14
Spare Tire Size
  T125/70D15 T125/70D15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6 15 x 5.5 14 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6 15 x 5.5 14 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 15 x - TBD - Compact
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Electric pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  18.3 19.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
  3.25 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
  34.2 30.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 13.2 11.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
101.5 102.4 96.9
Length, Overall (in)
165.8 169.1 150.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.3 66.7 66.7
Height, Overall (in)
58.2 60.4 60.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
60.6 58.3 58.3
Tread Width, Rear (in)
59.8 58.5 57.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.4 6.3 5.5
Liftover Height (in)
  27.4  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
15.0 17.8 9.32
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
  50.4 25.7
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.0 94.7 84.6
Front Head Room (in)
39.3 40.6 39.4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 41.4 40.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.7 53.5 51.4
Front Hip Room (in)
  48.8 50.0
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 38.3 37.9
Second Leg Room (in)
35.3 38.0 33.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.6 50.7 50.4
Second Hip Room (in)
  47.2 46.7
Summary
Vehicle Name
Rabbit Versa Yaris
Body Style
2 Door HB 4 Door Hatchback 3 Door Hatchback