2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews, Pricing & Specs





































































































































































































































































































































What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI have a great deal of enthusiasm for their cars, calling them fun to drive, stylish, and comfortable. They particularly appreciate the car's performance, handling, and interior quality. However, some drivers have mentioned issues with entry and ride comfort for older individuals, and a few would like to see improvements in power availability and all-wheel drive options."
This is my third straight GTI. I went from a 2003 20th Anniversary Edition MkIV to a 2006 MkV and now to a 2010 MkVI. It just keeps getting better and better. Still could use more power, though. Mileage is good for this model.
May 25, 2010Comfortable, good interior space, sporty fun and good looks. Reliable when maintained. Great car!
November 1, 2020Great daily driver! Great handling, slight turbo lag but consistent torque & power. Have wanted one for years & it finally happened! Highway mpg up to 34mpg, life mpg at 27. Had a 08 rabbit before this GTI and it's just as solid, just redefined & sporty! Love it
May 14, 2012What owners say
This is my third straight GTI. I went from a 2003 20th Anniversary Edition MkIV to a 2006 MkV and now to a 2010 MkVI. It just keeps getting better and better. Still could use more power, though. Mileage is good for this model.
May 25, 2010Comfortable, good interior space, sporty fun and good looks. Reliable when maintained. Great car!
November 1, 2020Great daily driver! Great handling, slight turbo lag but consistent torque & power. Have wanted one for years & it finally happened! Highway mpg up to 34mpg, life mpg at 27. Had a 08 rabbit before this GTI and it's just as solid, just redefined & sporty! Love it
May 14, 2012Love this car! No car is perfect, but this one came close. It is great to own a car associated with such a reliable and dedicated brand. VW has made a great vehicle here, one that is fun to drive, doesn't break the bank, and is highly customization.
June 11, 2014Fun Factor: Amazing, awesome stereo Performance: Fantastic - very exciting to drive on highway, very solid Build Quality: so far so good Appearance: Interior is fantastic - I got compliments from drivethru girl! Cost of ownership: very reasonable for quality of car
January 13, 2011Performance: Amazing acceleration, Excellent Braking, it handles like it is on rails! Launch control is amazing to use. 1 thing missing is that there is no way to change and see how fast you are going in MPH. I have to use my GPS to see how fast I am going in the states. Build Quality: Very good with a couple of exceptions. I have had a door rattle since I got it and there is a slight wind noise in the driver's side door. Appearance: Great styling outside. The interior sets a new standard in VW interiors. Touchscreen radio controls are very nice. Cost of Ownership: Decent gas mileage despite having to fill up with Premium 91 octane gas. Maintenance is something I will have to review later. Fun Factor: This car is one of the best cars to drive, period!
February 5, 2010The best GTI so far. Strong engine, wicked bottom end, not bad top end. Interior quality is that of BMW/Audi, a long list of base options inc handsfree bluetooth. If you own this car, you MUST go stage 1 ASAP..
July 23, 2010This is a great car, one can not go wrong when one buys a VW GTI though. It is the most fun to drive stick shift car that I have ever driven. Overall I would suggest this car to anyone who is looking for a sport compact within a reasonable price range.
December 29, 2009A true pocket rocket, this car is so much fun to drive and I love listening to the engines "purr". This car zips easily around turns and accelerates...FAST! I only wish I could trust someone other than the VW dealer to service this car.
November 12, 2013its a VW not the best performance, but way better interior than any honda and most other cars, chip this biotch and it easily takes on most other boy racerish cars. definitely the best all around car you can buy. just go read car and drivers article comparing the VW GTI with 9 other cars in the same price range.
December 16, 2010Trims & specs
Base MSRP $24,070 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 14.7 cu ft |
Combined MPG 26 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $23,465 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 15.1 cu ft |
Combined MPG 28 | Drivetrain FWD |





