| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Style | TDI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM) |
| Base MSRP | $23,840 |
| Options on test vehicle | Navigation Package ($1,750 -- includes 6.5-inch touchscreen; 10GB navigation hard drive; 20GB audio hard drive; audio CD with WMA, MP3 and DVD video playback; SD memory card slot; auxiliary input) |
| As-tested MSRP | $25,590 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,968cc (120 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Cast iron/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 16.5 |
| Redline (rpm) | 5,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 140 @ 4,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 236 @ 1,750 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automated manual |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 16.4:1 |
| Tire brand | Continental |
| Tire model | ContiProContact |
| Tire type | All season |
| Tire size, front | 225/45R17 H |
| Tire size, rear | 225/45R17 H |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 30 city/42 highway |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 14.5 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,041 |
| Length (in.) | 165.4 |
| Width (in.) | 70.3 |
| Height (in.) | 58.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 59.6 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 35.8 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.5 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 54.7 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 52.8 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 15.0 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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