Fuel economy & running costsDiesel

2010 VolkswagenGolf

Compact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo

32MPGcombined

29city

39highway

A year of fuel$3,000

CO₂ from the tailpipe315 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,374 volkswagen cars

Combined MPG 32 MPGbest 44 · avg 24

Annual fuel cost $3,000best $650 · avg $3,132

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf is a compact car powered by diesel, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission. Its 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is rated at 29 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway, for 32 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,000, and tailpipe emissions are listed at 315 g of CO2 per mile. The diesel fuel type and city, highway, and combined ratings help buyers compare its running costs with other cars. This Golf belongs to the Golf/GTI family and carries a 2010 model year. Its official EPA listing is available at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/29406.shtml.

Who it is for

This Golf may suit buyers seeking a compact diesel car with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its separate city and highway ratings support fuel-use comparisons.

What is good

Diesel fuel
32 MPG combined
39 MPG highway
6-speed manual transmission

What to know first

Manual transmission
EPA annual fuel cost: $3,000

Verdict

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf combines a 2.0 L turbo diesel engine with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Its 32 MPG combined rating and $3,000 annual fuel cost are useful figures for weighing running costs.