Official: 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Rated at 42 MPG Highway

[Administrator]

After much anticipation Volkswagen has finally released the fuel-economy numbers for the 2010 Golf TDI, with the DSG equipped model achieving a rating of 31/42 mg (city/highway). Manual transmission TDI models are rated at 30/41 mpg. As for the standard gasoline-powered Golf with the 2.5-liter engine, it is rated at 22/30 mpg.

The Golf starts at $17,490, while the TDI is priced from $21,990. The price increase for the TDI is based on VW's decision to take it slightly more up-market, by equipping it with standard features like a stiffer and lower suspension and a touch screen audio system (like in the new 2010 GTI.. reviewed here). DSG models will get steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and expect to pay an $1,100 premium for VW's advances DSG automatic transmission.

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[RalphVa]

Consumer Reports got 47 mpg on the highway with the Jetta TDI vs. 49 on a Prius, which is the highest highway mileage for 2010. The German testing gave 44 mpg highway for the Jetta TDI. Wasn't it 56 mpg that a couple did in a 48 state tour with the TDI?

The TDI price runs about 25kish. Only option is sunroof for $1,000, navigation system, special carpets and different tires and wheels. Otherwise, it has almost every option available on the gas models. TDI comes with either 6spd stick or automatic (think with paddle shifter).

Ralph