2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI
MSRP
$28,675
drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.0
energuide estimate - hwy
6.6
engine type
Turbocharged Gas I4
displacement
2.0L/121
sae net horsepower @ rpm
200 @ 5100 - 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
207 @ 1700 - 5000
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
55
wheelbase
101.5
length, overall
165.9
height, overall
57.8
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3910
Passenger Volume
93.6
Base Curb Weight
3062.2
Cruising Range - City
1292.99
Cruising Range - Hwy
1959.08
Engine Order Code
TSI
Fuel System
FSI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.47
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.10
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.11
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94/3.09
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
120
Suspension Type - Front
McPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear
4-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/lower wishbones
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/seperate spring/shock absorber
Front Tire Size
225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
225/45HR17
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering Type
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.01
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.3 x .98
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x .47
Front Head Room
39.3
Front Leg Room
41.2
Front Shoulder Room
54.5
Second Head Room
38.5
Second Leg Room
35.4
Second Shoulder Room
53.6
Track Width, Front
60.6
Track Width, Rear
59.6
Min Ground Clearance
5.0
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
14.8
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
46.3
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Volkswagen’s iconic GTI gets a makeover too, with new lights, grille, bumpers, dual exhaust and more. The shell itself is the same, though, as is most of the interior and the wheels. Power comes from the familiar 200-hp 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, with either a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG transmission. Available in either three or five-door body. Interior remains comfortable, with supportive seats and tartan cloth.

 

Pros

Performance legend

Cons

Could use more power

Reviews and Articles

REVIEWS: TEST DRIVE ~ 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
Carguide Editors, Carguide Canada March 01 2010 at 10:16 AM