2010 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel
Body / ChassisUnitized steel
Production Years for Series2010 -
Weight2905 lbs | 1317.7 kg
Introduced At2009 New York International Auto Show

Performance
0-60 mph7.8 seconds.
Top Speed125 mph | 201.1 km/h
Coefficient of Drag.32

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders5
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement2.50 L | 152.6 cu in. | 2501.1 cc.
Valves16 valves.
3 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower170.00 HP (125.1 KW) @ 5700.00 RPM
Torque177.00 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 4250.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio17.1 LB / HP
HP / Liter68.0 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Main Bearings6
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Sequential Multi-point Fuel-Injection
BlockCast-iron
HeadAluminum Alloy

Standard Transmission
Gears5
TransmissionManual

Optional Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionAutomatic

Optional Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionAutomatic
with DSG

Optional Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionTiptronic

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume15.00 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume93.001 cu. ft.
Interior Volume51.201 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity14.5 Gal
Seating Capacity5
Doors4
Exterior
Length165.401 in | 4201.2 mm.
Width70.301 in | 1785.6 mm.
Height58.301 in | 1480.8 mm.
Wheelbase101.501 in | 2578.1 mm.
Front Track60.701 in | 1541.8 mm.
Rear Track59.601 in | 1513.9 mm.
Ground Clearance5.401 in | 137.2 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom39.301 in | 998.2 mm.
Rear Headroom38.501 in | 977.9 mm.
Front Legroom41.201 in | 1046.5 mm.
Rear Legroom35.501 in | 901.7 mm.
Front Shoulder Room54.701 in | 1389.4 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room52.801 in | 1341.1 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Independent front McPherson struts with stabilizer bar

Rear : Fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar


Steering
 Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Turning Circle35.701 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size288.001 mm | 11.3 in.
Rear Brake Size260.001 mm | 10.2 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires195/65 R15 H, all season
Wheels6.0J X 15-inch steel


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