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2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2009 model. Among 39 compact cars rated for 2010, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #14 of 39 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2010 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Lexus HS35 MPG $1,329
  4. 4Hyundai Accent31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Kia Rio31 MPG $1,500
  6. 14Volkswagen Golf/GTI26 MPG $1,788
  7. 39Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2010 Golf/GTIOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Golf/GTI MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Golf		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.5L 5-cyl · 5-speed manual
Golf		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
GTI		 Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $2,194
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
GTI		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 5-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac G6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Kizashi 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Ford Focus 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Focus saves $128/yr vs Mazda 3 28 MPG · $1,661/yr 3 saves $128/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Golf/GTI saves $325/yr vs Chrysler Sebring 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Golf/GTI saves $149/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $54/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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