There are only two new cars in the U.S. market into which one can introduce diesel fuel without provoking costly damage: the $51,825 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI and the $22,235 Volkswagen Jetta TDI ...

This Jetta SportWagen TDI is exactly what we should have in our long-term fleet. The DSG transmission is much nicer than our six-speed manual for daily driving, and it's only a 1-mpg penalty at ...

I want you to consider for a minute today's 2002 Volkswagen Jetta TDI wagon. Not this specific car mind you (we'll get to it in a sec) but the model in general.

Volkswagen’s humble Jetta TDI can’t match those figures, but since the late 1980s, it’s been holding on to one of the most treasured numbers in the automotive industry: zero.

2009 VW Jetta SportWagen Test Drive: ... 140 hp I-4 TDI diesel with 235 lb.-ft. of torque. ... this is a high-quality piece—the interior and exterior panel gaps are perfect, ...

Powering the Jetta TDI is the same turbodiesel engine you’ll find in a range of VW products, from the Beetle to the Passat. Power is rated at 140 hp, while torque is an impressive 236 lb-ft at ...

The TDI’s generous torque from the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel moves the 3,340-pound wagon with immediacy at highway speeds of 60-70 mph like there’s a bigger-displacement ...

The Jetta is easy to like, but breaking the $30,000 barrier is tough to justify in a small car, no matter how good it is. Skip to main content. Search. Newsletters Watchlist. Home; Watchlist; ...

The 2014 VW Jetta TDI's 2.0-liter turbo diesel is a fantastic engine with great torque and reliable efficiency. The DSG transmission features sport and manual modes that can be exploited for thrills.

Bottom line: In terms of driving pleasure, utility, fuel economy and finance, the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI makes more sense than its Audi counterpart. Ride, acceleration and handling ...

Their diesel-powered Jetta returned an average of 58.82 mpg, which set a Guinness World Record (previously 51.58 mpg). VW was a little miffed when the EPA rated its new TDI 30/41 mpg city/highway.