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2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (29 city / 39 highway) on diesel. Among 39 compact cars rated for 2010, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,734 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 29 MPG city · 39 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,734 15,000 mi/yr · $11.56 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #12 of 39 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3916.66.0
Combined3213.67.4

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. 12Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel32 MPG $1,734
  7. 39Bentley Brooklands11 MPG $5,386
2010 Golf/GTI DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Golf/GTI Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Golf
Diesel 29 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $1,734
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Golf
Diesel 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,734

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
94 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
315 g/mi

2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 32 MPG combined (29 city / 39 highway).

What fuel does the 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel use?

Diesel.

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

The 2010 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

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

About $1,734 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $11.56 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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