1984 Volkswagen Rabbit MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit has 16 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit is 27 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 29 27 31
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 38 35 43
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 36 33 40
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 27 24 32
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 27 23 32
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 22 21 24
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 22 21 24
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 27 24 31
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 26 23 31
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 23 21 26
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 38 35 43
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 21 20 24
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 21 20 24
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 25 23 30
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 25 23 30
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 23 21 26

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit is $2,519.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,094 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,650 spend $1,750 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,050 save $1,250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,150 save $750
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,300 save $0
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,300 save $0
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,300 save $0
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,050 save $1,250
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,700 spend $2,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 12
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 9
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 10
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 11
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 11
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 14
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 13
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 9
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 14
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 13

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 16 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 27
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 29
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,750
Fuel Cost $2,650
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 35
Highway MPG 43
Combined MPG 38
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 1,250
Fuel Cost $2,050
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 9
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 33
Highway MPG 40
Combined MPG 36
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 750
Fuel Cost $2,150
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 32
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 32
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 35
Highway MPG 43
Combined MPG 38
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 1,250
Fuel Cost $2,050
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 9
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,000
Fuel Cost $2,700
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

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