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2010 Volkswagen

GTI

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Volkswagen GTI: best and worst years
2010 Volkswagen GTI (photo 1 of 2)
Photosteve lyon from los angeles, ca, usaCC BY-SA 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
200
Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.14
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
32 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
31.2 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 4.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
166 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,034 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0
Theft rate
0.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA18003Openopened Apr 18, 2018AIR BAGS

    Air Bag Clockspring Failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.