The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is available as a 2-door, 5-seat hatchback. Starting at $16,300, the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit (M5) 2dr is powered by a 2.5L , 5 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2009VolkswagenRabbitw/PZEV (A6) 2dr , priced at $ 17,400 , is powered by a 2.5L , 5 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway.