2010 VW Golf Review | Volkswagen - The Car Connection

&Nbsp; On fuel economy alone, the 2010 Volkswagen Golf / TDI makes a strong case to compact-car buyers. There are many engaging competitors, though. The Honda Civic is a perennial favorite here, though its latest design isn't a favorite. The Hybrid version has TDI-trumping fuel economy. The latest Ford Focus matches the Golf with two body styles, and buyers tend to be attracted to its powerful SYNC entertainment system, but it's styled poorly... The editors at TheCarConnection.com have driven the 2010 Volkswagen Golf to bring you this hands-on review of its styling, performance, features, safety and comfort. Along with the road test, editors researched opinions from other respected Web sites to bring you a comprehensive full review of the new Golf for 2010. Likes:Built solidlyCabin feels rich and upscaleWell-damped ride in most conditionsNewly available diesel optionGreat visibilityDislikes:Frumpy stylingGas engine's fuel economy isn't greatLess passenger and cargo room than expectedBuying Tips: The Golf TDI and its paddle-shifted gearbox are the most entertaining green car yet driven by TheCarConnection.com's editors. It's well worth a test drive against gas-powered competitors-but for real performance, check out the 2010 VW GTI. The 2010 Volkswagen Golf returns with some styling changes and a name change, too. For the last few years, Volkswagen experimented with the old Rabbit nameplate in the U.S., but it's abandoned that badge with the new model, reverting to Golf for both the three-door and five-door hatchbacks. The compact Golf comes in either body style, and with a choice of four-cylinder gas and diesel engines. Manual and automatic gearboxes are offered, along with a dual-clutch transmission in the TDI diesel. The new Golf starts from $17,490 for the two-door, with the four-door starting at $19,190 and the TDI diesel beginning at $21,990. Its primary competition? The Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and the Ford Focus. (Performance...

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