These are standard specifications for the 2010 Volkswagen Golf, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Tiptronic , 6 Automatic , 6 Automatic with DSG
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel |
Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2012 |
Price : | MSRP: $17,495-23,695 Invoice: $16,707-22,635 |
Weight : | 2905 lbs | 1317.686 kg |
Introduced At : | 2009 New York International Auto Show |
Performance
0-60 mph : | 7.8 seconds. |
Top Speed : | 125 mph | 201.125 km/h |
Coefficient of Drag : | .32 |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 5 | |
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Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
Power : | 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5700 RPM |
Torque : | 177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 6 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (3.2 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
Sequential Multi-point Fuel-Injection |
Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
Power : | 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
Torque : | 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM |
Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 16.5:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
Direct-Injection |
5 Manual , 6 Tiptronic , 6 Automatic , 6 Automatic with DSG
Handling
Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
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2010 Volkswagen Golf 4-DR. w/SAB | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |
Recall
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V078000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20090317 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V148000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20091021 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V913000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. |
Consequence | A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2010 Averages
Avg. Home : | $184,000 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.74 |
Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Total Car Production : | 7,743,093 |
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Q: How fast is the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a top speed of 125 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase size of 101.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a length of 165.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a width of 70.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2010 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has 39.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2010 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2010 Volkswagen Golf cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf had an MSRP of $17,495 - $$23,695 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2010 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf had the following engine options: Inline 5 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 4250 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2010 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Tiptronic, 6 speed Automatic, 6 speed Automatic with DSG.
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Q: How fast is the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a top speed of 125 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase size of 101.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a length of 165.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has a width of 70.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2010 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has 39.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2010 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2010 Volkswagen Golf cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf had an MSRP of $17,495 - $$23,695 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2010 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2010 Volkswagen Golf had the following engine options: Inline 5 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 4250 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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