2010 VW Golf TDI starts at $21,990, rated at 29/40 mpg city/hwy or maybe 30/42?
2010 Volkswagen Golf - click above for a high-res image gallery
For 2010, Volkswagen is again discarding the Rabbit badge in favor of the Golf nameplate used globally. The new cars will begin arriving in the coming weeks, starting with the GTI. The standard Golf models will again be available with diesel power, the same 2.0-liter TDI that arrived last year in the Jetta. Although it isn't linked from the main VW site, the new GTI and Golf pages are now live and include the TDI information with pricing.
The base 2-door, 2.5-liter gas engine Golf starts at $17,490 while the 4-door starts at $19,190. Like the Jetta, the TDIs come with a higher level of equipment than the base Golf and start at $21,990 (2-door) and $22,590 (4-door) with a 6-speed manual. The new GTI starts $23,290.
Of greater interest are the fuel economy numbers for the TDI. The Volkswagen site lists both the manual and DSG versions of the Golf TDI as getting 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. However a quick check of the EPA's FuelEconomy.gov site shows the Golf TDI rated even higher, at 30 mpg city and 42 highway. Similarly, the EPA also lists the 2010 Jetta TDI with DSG at the same level an improvement from the 2009 model's 29/40. Assuming the EPA numbers are correct, VW must have done some recalibration work on the DSG model. Thanks to Jay for the tip!
Gallery: 2010 Volkswagen Golf
[Source: Volkswagen]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Paul 5:24PM (8/23/2009)
How about linking us to the new golf/gti pages? since they apparently arent linked to the "vee-dub" home page.
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ronin 6:09PM (8/23/2009)
Try this one:
http://www.vw.com/golf/pricelist/en/us/#4-DoorTDI
found via: googling... 2010 golf tdi site:www.vw.com
Paul 6:17PM (8/23/2009)
ha i already found it, i just googled it too, thanks though.
James 6:20PM (8/23/2009)
Nothing beats the robust diesel engines hi-mile longevity...
The new 2010 Golf TDI looks sweet!
Looks like I'll be going back to VW.
Paul 6:53PM (8/23/2009)
to bad they wont bring out the GTD, that would be even better.
gti performance+tdi effiency=perfection.
zamafir 2:41AM (8/24/2009)
GTD doesn't perform like the GTI, not to sixty, not to vmax, and not on the track. The GTD is cosmetic, which is fine if u like the look/kit as i do, but not performance.
fmwso 5:28PM (8/23/2009)
I always liked the Golf, now with TDI it makes even more attractive. This is actually a good entry level car (compared to Civics and Corollas, which are almost at the same price). Also, Autoblog needs to fix their galleries, when I click on it, it takes me to Autoblog Green gallery.
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turbo-quattro 5:41PM (8/23/2009)
2nd that. I would probably buy a 2-door TDI Rabbit right now during cash-4-clunkers, but they only have TDI Jettas at the moment.
ij70 5:43PM (8/23/2009)
Lol. I can not afford 20k for entry level, try 14-16k.
Robert 6:34PM (8/23/2009)
Not to rain on VW's diesel fanboys, but 30/42 out of car that might get to 60 in 8.5 seconds. The next-gen Focus (and 2011 Mazda3) with just a 2.0 DI engine is supposed to be cracking 40 mpg hwy. That's not even an ecoboost. Will get to 60 just as quick (not to 30 as quick, but who really stops at 30?). And will cost thousands less...
I still don't believe diesels are the end-all.
drakkor 6:46PM (8/23/2009)
the focus won't get here till late next year
Will 8:54PM (8/23/2009)
Double-glazed windshield, improved ride, "audi-level" interior build quality, DSG, built in Germany, LSD on GTI, turbo diesel, easy on the eyes, tough as ninja & pirate's bastard child, and enough air bags for a lesbian slumber party. Looks like the king is back.
Dan 9:58PM (8/23/2009)
Include the $700 delivery and the 4 door TDI lists at $23,300. The automatic for the other 95% of the market puts it up to $24,400.
That isn't entry level. That's a grand or so past a Camry LE or Accord LX.
zamafir 12:45AM (8/24/2009)
anyone else looking forward to the confirmation memo robert has in his hot little hands confirming said diesel cars for the american market, open order books and delivery dates within the next month or so? Help us out man, post it on up!
Zamafir 5:34PM (8/23/2009)
About time I was wondering when non dealers would get official pricing, this should do well
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Aloysius Vampa 5:35PM (8/23/2009)
GTD, please.
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minimal 5:36PM (8/23/2009)
I only buy hatchbacks and after Honda dropped the ball with their Civic's and the Integra/RSX I'm moving on to VW. When the new 2010 Golf is here in Canada come November I'll be driving one off the lot. There are no other hatchbacks worth the time of day.
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Snowdog 12:48AM (8/24/2009)
I was considering a TDI Golf but at this kind of premium it just isn't worth it. Given the prices here, it will probably be $25K+ for the Golf TDI in Canada. To me, that is VW dropping the ball.
TheTick247 5:46PM (8/23/2009)
wait. where's the GTD? I want my cake & I wanna eat it too! come on VW, step up!
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mountjonas 6:00PM (8/23/2009)
here's the page
http://www.vw.com/upcomingcars/2010golf/en/us/
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