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For 2009, Volkswagen is reintroducing the diesel Jetta TDI with a new clean turbo diesel engine that meets emissions standards.Diesel fans love diesel cars for their excellent power and fuel economy. Those against diesels say they are smoky, smelly and slow.
Diesels are less complicated, you can 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 MPH than a petrol driven Jetta and it’s 50% more fuel efficient.
This is a particularly practical car. The inside of the car is straightforward, if somewhat plain. The driving position is nearly perfect with driver’s seat which can adjust the height and a tilt and telescope steering wheel. There is loads of back seat space and all round visibility is good.The boot is big with a flat floor and sides, which makes it so much easier to load.
The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is powered by a new 2 litre, 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine and it delivers 140 horsepower compared to the 170 horsepower of the 2.5 litre 5 cylinder engine in the petrol driven Jetta TDI. Diesels turn slower than petrol engines, therefore the low horsepower number.
Fast acceleration is not the Jetta TDI’s strong point. Put your foot down and there is a pause, a fairly slow move off, and then a sudden surge of power.
Economy of fuel. It is estimated for the automatic Jetta TDI an average of 29 MPG around the towns and an average of 40 MPG on a run. The lowest fuel consumption was 28 MPG whilst putting the VW Jetta TDI through its paces. Best was a longer ride with the cruise set at 67, with an average of 55 MPG. Even without having cruise, most of the longer drives 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 quick, quiet, clean and efficient, plus it is comfortable, practical, and great fun to drive.