2010 Volkswagen City Golf
MSRP
$15,300
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
9.8
energuide estimate - hwy
7.0
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.0L/121
sae net horsepower @ rpm
115 @ 5200
sae net torque @ rpm
122 @ 2600
trans type
5
brake type
Power
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
55
wheelbase
98.9
length, overall
164.9
width, max w/o mirrors
68.3
height, overall
56.9
Passenger Volume
88.3
Base Curb Weight
2747
Cruising Range - City
1319.38
Cruising Range - Hwy
1847.13
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.78
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.60
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.24
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Total Cooling System Capacity
8.0
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.83
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.71
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.04
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.02 x 0.87
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
9.13 x 0.35
Front Head Room
38.5
Front Leg Room
41.3
Front Shoulder Room
53.7
Second Head Room
37.6
Second Leg Room
34.1
Second Shoulder Room
52.9
Track Width, Front
59.6
Track Width, Rear
58.8
Min Ground Clearance
5.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
11.7
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
41.7
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With Volkswagen abandoning the Jetta City for 2010, the Golf version is the only model left to wear the City tag. It’s essentially a two-generation old Golf with a facelift, new transmission and modern interior. That means the bugs have surely been sorted by now. Power comes from a lethargic 115-hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder with either a five-speed manual or excellent six-speed automatic transmission. Low cost of entry means things like air conditioning and grab handles are optional.

 

Pros

Decent economy

Cons

Two generations old now