2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 at
9:39 am
mpgomatic.com puts a 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI to a week-long test drive, rolling up over 650 miles. [ Full Review: www.mpgomatic.com ] The Golf tdi’s fuel-efficient turbodiesel engine delivers plenty of torque.
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Oh, I didn’t know that. That’s good to know. So since you’re not allowed to pump your own fuel, are there full-service attendants at every station? And if so, do you tip them?
The auto tranny is much smoother than the manual, I’ve driven both…
Every station must have pump jockeys. But I wouldn’t call it full service … can’t remember the last time they cleaned the windshield.
The only tip? Sea Biscuit in the Eighth at Belmont!
Wow, really nice car! From inside to out, it’s wonderful, in every way. Makes me want one now =)
You have to be careful when comparing a diesel to a gas engine. While the MPG number may look impressive, it’s a little deceiving. You have to ask yourself what’s the upcharge for diesel fuel in your area? What’s the price difference for the diesel vs. gas engine? Do the math and work out the cost per mile rather than MPG. You may find out that you have to drive the car for 60K + miles before you recoup your initial diesel investment. Food for thought.
Diesel fuel prices may be an issue. That said, things appeared to go back to normal when the Oil Men left Washington DC.
Diesel fuel prices traditionally rise and fall with the seasons: higher in the winter and lower in the summer. Throughout this past winter, diesel fuel prices have hovered between the price of regular and premium unleaded. Diesel was LESS expensive than regular last summer around these parts.
Over the past month or so, it cost me less to fill up a Golf TDI than a GTI.
its a shit, the 2008 is best
Also, don’t forget the $1500-$2000 you have to pay up front to get the diesel. Once you do the math, it takes a lot of miles just to get to your break even point.
To do the math comprehensively, one must take the entire life of the vehicle into account.
Diesel’s have significantly higher resale values, due largely to the fact that diesel engines last far longer than gas engines.
Spend a little more up front, save in the long run …
your guys reviews are so much better than motortrend or car and driver! the 0-60 in the review was awesome. keep making cool reviews
Thanks for the kind and inspiring words, Matman!
Yeah, but also factor in the $1300-1700 tax credit and it’s not so bad.
Also, add in the $1300-1700 tax credit!
is there any chance vw would do a golf in carbon steel grey like they do for the golf gti?; i simply love that color
@mpgomatic i was watching an episode of top gear once, and jeremy had said that americans want cars so much cheaper than the rest of the world because a long time for us is half a decade, and by that time we’re looking for a new car. i think this is a good point to add to your reasoning; even though the golf may be a little more expensive upfront, it’s built more reliably and built to last far beyond our expectations. instead of developing faults as early as 3-4 years
I’m glad to hear the Golf is available with Clean diesel Turbo Direct Injection (TDI). How about bigger VWs like the Passat or the Eurovan? Vehicles like that would definitely benefit from either a 2.5 to 3 litre diesel engine.
Sorry, Seattlecarnut. I like diesels for their respectable fuel economy, but the noise from the engine drives me nuts.
I *REALLY* do NOT like VW’s *expensive* maintenance schedule….
Make SURE you actually GET the maintenance schedule when you’re shopping for your car – and do NOT take NO for an answer. Sales people will DANCE around this topic. Go up to the service desk and DEMAND to see the maintenance schedule WITH prices…!
It is the reason why I told VW to FUCK OFF !
damn that’s pretty quick… definitely quicker than my mom’s altima, and this is more practical, smaller, and more economical.
@juukame yeah… but then i learned that jeremy clarkson has owned 3 volvo xc90′s in 5 years… and he called the american automotive consumer temperamental? what a hyppocrit!
Expensive to buy and expensive to keep on the road!
The 4 door TDi in the dealerships is around $24K and if yo wan to get the navigation and some more options the price goes up to $27K.
That car just doesn’t make sense! You better get Civic Si or Corolla XRS! They will cost you somewhere around K23$ fully loaded! And you will still save lots of money, and they last much longer on the road and are cheap to maintain!
@digitalrebelxti – The Civic and Corolla are nice cars, but you have to look at the full cost of ownership, including depreciation. TDIs hold their value quite well.
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Are the bi-xenon headlights on the test car any good?
I wish VW would have given us the 170 hp version of this engine. I hear they didn’t because our diesel isn’t high enough grade./