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Curb Weight | 2994 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 93.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 165.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 101.5 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 1100 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.3 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available |
City | 30 mpg | ||
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Highway | 41 mpg | ||
Combined | 34 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
Horsepower | 140 @ 4000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 236 @ 2500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 8.6 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 125 mph |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
The 2010 Volkswagen Golf is a fine example of German engineering. It feels and drives solid and its high level of refinement and build quality surpass most, if not all, entrants in the compact category. The Golf’s highly-efficient optional diesel engine also makes it a unique offering in its class.
Small commuter cars are typically inexpensive; such is not the case with the 2010 Golf. This hatchback may actually price itself out of a small-car buyer’s budget. In terms of driving fun, it’s there, but not to the degree of some rivals, such as the MAZDA3 or the MINI Cooper.
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Price | $6,529 | $5,183 | $5,532 | $5,809 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.4 | N/A | 4.0 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 41/Comb 34 MPG | City 27/Hwy 37/Comb 31 MPG | City 27/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG | City 24/Hwy 36/Comb 28 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | 4.0 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
Horsepower | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 108 @ 6400 RPM | 173 @ 6500 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |