Another reason VW’s 2.5L I5 feels better with the automatic
August 31st, 2006Redline is a sad 5500 rpm, 1000 revs less than the inline-five found in the Chevrolet Colorado pickup. Just when the Rabbit’s lump starts to sing, you have to shift. That said, there’s plenty of torque available to lug in higher gears all day long… – Car and Driver