Car and Driver: 2010 10 best cars

• Source: Global Times
• [15:38 November 25 2009]
• Comments

•2010 Volkswagen GTI

It’s relatively inexpensive and practical yet is an immensely entertaining vehicle that’s as happy meandering around mall parking lots as it is being flogged along a great back road. The 200-hp, turbocharged inline four-cylinder is smooth and responsive.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 3- or 5-door hatchback

BASE PRICE: $24,189

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection

Power (SAE net): 200 bhp @ 5100 rpm

Torque (SAE net): 207 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual, 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 101.5 in Length: 165.9 in

Width: 70.0 in Height: 57.8 in

Curb weight: 3200–3300 lb

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 21-24/31-32 mpg