2010 Volkswagen GTI

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Rating8.1
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$23,465 - $25,170
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Handles well and comes with the versatility of being a hatchback

The competition is quicker and handles better

Redesigned for 2010

The interior is sophisticated

Cumbersome navigation system

Good fuel economy

Specs & Features

$23,465

price

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

horsepower

207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the compact hatchback class. With 2 trims on offer, the Volkswagen GTI has a base MSRP of $23,465, with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $25,170, competing directly with the Civic Type R, the Skoda VRS, and the Focus Focus ST. Only a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Together, they produce 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, the GTI maintains a combined fuel economy of 25 MPG. Volkswagen offers the GTI in 6 stunning colors, with the Carbon Steel Grey Metallic being a particular favorite of ours. Currently, with around 14 GTI available for sale, you could get one for an average price of $7,240. However, one can generally expect an average saving of $55 on a good deal, making this a perfect time to browse for a Year Brand Name CarName Submodel.

Buying Advice

In the world of hot hatches, the 2010 Volkswagen GTI is one of the well-known badges in the compact hatchback segment. It is a perfect example of German engineering and comes with a peppy 2.0 L turbocharged inline-4 that provides good fuel economy with precise handling it becomes a fun toy. The interior is well-appointed with sophistication in mind and versatility makes it a practical choice for any car guy. With that said, there is competition in the segment that is quicker and also handles better than the GTI.

Trims

    Base
    $23,465 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5100 rpm hp
    • Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$23,465- $25,170

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.06

Horsepower

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

Torque

207 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

5

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$20,699- $32,599

Gasoline

8.43

162 hp @ 6000 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$16,100- $20,875

Gasoline

9.15

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$16,700- $22,110

Gasoline

7.67

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$17,620- $23,860

Gasoline

9.28

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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2010 Volkswagen GTI vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.7 sec15.8 sec-
    8.36 sec-116 mph
    8.7 sec16.6 sec-
    9.7 sec17.8 sec-

    2010 Volkswagen GTI vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg31 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.304.5/449.5 mi.
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13 gal.338/416 mi. -
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/422.4 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.319/435 mi.
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg17.7 gal.354/495.6 mi.

      2010 Volkswagen GTI vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        165.8 in.69.3 in.57.8 in.5 in.101.5 in.
        180.4 in.72.2 in.53.5 in.5.8 in.101.4 in.

        2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

        Ranked #2

        176.6 in.69.5 in.59.8 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        171.9 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.
        171.1 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in. -

        2010 Volvo C30

        Ranked #5

        167.4 in.70.2 in.57 in.5.3 in.103.9 in.

        2010 Volkswagen GTI vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12.4 cu.ft.93.5 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
          19.8 cu.ft.114 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
          20.1 cu.ft.91.4 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft. -
          12.4 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.-
          15.7 cu.ft.81.6 cu.ft.-

          2010 Volkswagen GTI vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            46 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.46 cu.ft.
            61.5 cu.ft.19.8 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
            49.4 cu.ft.20.1 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft. -
            -15.7 cu.ft.-
            -12.4 cu.ft.-

            2010 Volkswagen GTI vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3034 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2865 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2856 lbs. -
              --3269 lbs.
              -899 lbs.2968 lbs.

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