One of the top cars for 2009 the VW Jetta TDI
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For 2009, VW is reintroducing the diesel powered Jetta TDI with 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 who dislike diesels say they 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 motor. The interior is straightforward, if somewhat plain. The driving position in this car is nearly perfect with a height adjustable driver’s seat and a tilt and telescope steering wheel. There is a lot of back seat space and all round visibility is good.The boot is spacious 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 and it delivers 140 horsepower compared to the 170 hp of the 2.5 litre 5 cylinder engine in the petrol driven Volkswagen Jetta. Diesel motors turn slower than petrol engines, hence the low hp number.
Fast acceleration is not the VW Jetta TDI’s strongest point. Put your foot down and there’s a pause, a fairly slow move off, and then a quick surge of power.
The fuel economy. 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 miles per gallon whilst putting the Jetta TDI through its paces. Best was a long run with the cruise set at 67, with an average of 55 MPG. Even without using cruise control, 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 very fast, quiet, clean and efficient, plus it is comfortable, practical, and great fun to drive.



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