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Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2010)

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hatch 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon
Wheelbase 101.5 in 101.5 in 101.5 in 101.5 in
Length 179.3 in 165.4 in 165.4 in 179.3 in
Width 70.1 in 70.3 in 70.3 in 70.1 in
Height 57.4 in 58.3 in 58.3 in 59.2 in
Curb Weight 3287 lb. 3025 lb. 3025 lb. 3285 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.3 in 39.3 in 38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 54.7 in 54.7 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.2 in 41.2 in 41.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 38.5 in 38.5 in 38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 52.8 in 52.8 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 35.5 in 35.5 in 35.5 in
Total Legroom 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 15.0 ft3 15.0 ft3 32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.0 ft3 46.0 ft3 46.0 ft3 66.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim S Limited Edition SE TDI TDI Cup Edition SEL Wolfsburg Edition
Standard Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual 6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires225/40HR18 tires225/45HR17 tires225/45HR17 tires
Optional Tires   225/45HR17 tires   

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2010 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Base TDI GTI
Standard Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
Standard Transmission5-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65HR15 tires225/45HR17 tires225/45HR17 tires
Optional Tires  225/40YR18 tires
   225/40HR18 tires

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2010 Volkswagen Golf 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Base TDI GTI
Standard Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s) 6-speed automated manual6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires195/65HR15 tires225/45HR17 tires225/45HR17 tires
Optional Tires  225/40YR18 tires
   225/40HR18 tires

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim S SE TDI
Standard Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
170 hp@5700
177 lb-ft@4250
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
140 hp@4000
236 lb-ft@1750
Standard Transmission5-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires205/55HR16 tires
Optional Tires 225/45HR17 tires225/45HR17 tires

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
This little 2.0L hauls. There's nothing better than being able to keep up with the traffic in the fast lane, pull out and instantly whoosh up to speed without having to shift from 6th. It's not the quietest engine at idle a little on the ticky side, but that's high-pressure fuel injection for you. Otherwise this is the most linear, and smoothest turbo-four on the market. More than makes up for the power deficit in it's class with sheer refinement. As for the manual transmission, let's not even go there. Clutch takeup is light, linear if a little vague. The shifter itself is smooth, with positive engagement and an effortless movement. This gearbox rewards fingertip lightness. Rev-matching is almost instinct, as the car is geared perfectly. The shifter position itself is exemplary, with the knob bing positioned right where your hand lays. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Excellent transmission. Quick, precise, smooth shifts. Quick (but not spectacular) acceleration. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Effortless torque. The engine never feels like it is straining. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
The torque means the engine never strains to move the car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
I love the diesel engine. Its torque is amazing. It pulls strong from 1400rpm to 4500rpm. You never need to downshift to pass on the highway, because at 65mph in 6th gear it's right at the peak torque. The transmission is also smooth and has great gearing for fuel economy and performance. It's doing less than 2000rpm at 70mph, but still accelerates effortlessly. It's also quiet and smooth. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The Turbo Inline 4 in the GTI is an incredibly smooth and responsive engine with a lot of torque all the way across the power band, always leaving the driver with that added punch and acceleration when needed. A blast to drive! Excellent 6 speed manual. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The GTI has great performance and handling for its class. It may not be the fastest but it is the best overall package in its class. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Acceleration see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The 2.0L turbo is a peppy thing in the GTI. The torque curve peaks out early and the lack of really noticeable turbo lag makes for a fairly fun motor, even if it does seem underpowered compared to other hot hatches in the segment. In VW's quest for cabin comfort, there isn't the same engine note you'll hear from other raspy 4-bangers, but the tradeoff is worth it I think. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
very good acceleration. I like the easy to use automated manual with paddle shifters. Enought power to push me into the seat bolsters when accelerating and cornering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Somewhat jerky power curve, huge delay in throttle if stock. Decent power off the line but missing a fun factor. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Tires: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
The regular Continental all season tires are pretty unimpressive. They have reasonable handling and road feel, but are barely better than summer tires when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. I have been very impressed with my General Altimax Arctic winter tires though. I plan to get a good set of summer performance tires soon, which is what this car should have come with. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan S 17,605 16,949 750
4dr Sedan Limited Edition 18,295 17,608 750
4dr Sedan SE 20,395 19,249 750
4dr Sedan TDI 22,830 21,528 750
4dr Sedan TDI Cup Edition 24,990 23,552 750
4dr Sedan SEL 23,280 22,016 750
4dr Sedan Wolfsburg Edition 22,165 20,907 750
2dr Hatch Base 17,620 16,830 750
2dr Hatch TDI 22,155 21,122 750
2dr Hatch GTI 23,465 21,885 750
4dr Hatch Base 19,335 18,512 750
4dr Hatch TDI 22,760 21,695 750
4dr Hatch GTI 24,070 22,446 750
4dr Wagon S 19,510 18,816 750
4dr Wagon SE 23,240 21,757 750
4dr Wagon TDI 24,615 23,200 750

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