2010 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. Both 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit and 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit are equipped with a 2,480 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 170 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rabbit | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
