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For 2009, Volkswagen is reintroducing the diesel powered Jetta TDI with a new clean turbo diesel engine that meets emissions standards.Diesel fans applaud diesel vehicles for their excellent power and fuel economy. Those who dislike diesels say they are smoky, smelly and slow.
Diesels are uncomplicated, enabling you to drive all day and still get great fuel economy. The Volkswagen Jetta TDI almost sounds too good to be true. According to Volkswagen, the Jetta TDI is faster to 60 miles per hour than a petrol driven Jetta, plus it’s 50% more fuel efficient.
This is an extremely practical car. The inside is straightforward, if maybe somewhat plain. The driving position is nearly perfect with driver’s seat which adjusts the height and a tilt and telescope steering wheel. There is a lot of back seat space and all round visibility is good.The boot is large with a flat floor and sides, making it so much easier to load.
The Jetta TDI is powered by a new 2 litre, 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine, delivering 140 horsepower compared to the 170 horsepower of the 2.5 litre 5 cylinder engine in the petrol driven Volkswagen Jetta. Diesels tick over slower than petrol engines, hence the low horsepower number.
Fast acceleration is not one of the Jetta TDI’s strong point. Accellerate and there’s a pause, a fairly slow move off, and then a sudden surge of power.
Economy of fuel. It is estimated that the automatic Volkswagen Jetta TDI averages 29 MPG around the towns and 40 MPG on a run. Lowest fuel consumption was 28 MPG whilst putting the Jetta TDI through its paces. Best was a longer run with the cruise set at 67, with an average of 55 MPG. Even without using cruise, most of the longer journeys averaged 48 MPG or even better.
So, a diesel can definitely save you money plus remember you are going nearly twice as far on each gallon.
The VW Jetta TDIis a great diesel car. The Jetta TDI is fast, quiet, clean and efficient, plus it is comfortable, practical, and fun to drive.