Feb
28
A top car for 2009 the VW Jetta TDI
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For 2009, Volkswagen is reintroducing the diesel powered Jetta TDI which features a new clean turbo diesel engine that meets emissions standards.Diesel fans appreciate diesel cars for their excellent power and plus their fuel economy. Those against say diesels are smoky, smelly and slow.
Diesels are uncomplicated, you can drive all day and still get excellent 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, plus it’s 50% more fuel efficient.
This is a very practical car. The inside is straightforward, if maybe a little 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 large with a flat floor and sides, making it 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 Jetta TDI. Diesels turn slower than petrol engines, therefore the low horsepower number.
It has to be said that fast acceleration is not the Jetta TDI’s strong point. Accellerate and there’s a pause, a fairly slow move off, and then a sudden surge of power.
Fuel economy. It is estimated for the automatic Jetta TDI an average of 29 MPG around town and 40 MPG on a run. The lowest fuel consumption was 28 MPG whilst putting the VW Jetta TDI through its paces. Best was a long 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 and remember, you are going nearly twice as far on each gallon.
The VW Jetta TDIis a great diesel car. The Jetta is fast, quiet, clean and efficient, plus it is comfortable, practical, and great fun to drive.
