Test Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Germany does diesel right…again.


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Specifications & Summary

Summary

Complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI are minimal. An uncomfortable rear seat, a pedal feel preference for the brakes and a lack of paddle shifters. But when you consider all you do get, the Jetta TDI is a steal. Finding a happy medium between performance and economy is a tough challenge and Volkswagen got it right. Achieving 40 mpg, maybe even more depending on how you drive, is a fair trade for the ability to fearlessly zip through canyons when the urge strikes. As a four-seater for around town fun and daily commuter service, the Jetta TDI is hard to beat.

Specifications

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Price as Tested (w/ $650 destination):	$23,740
Engine:	2.0-liter Inline-4
Horsepower:	140 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque:	236 lb.-ft. @ 1,750 rpm
Transmission:	Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight:	3,230 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy:	29 city/40 hwy
Length:	179.3 in.
Width:	70.1 in.
Wheelbase:	101.5 in.
Height:	57.4 in.
Leg Room (front/rear):	41.2 in./ 35.4 in.
Head Room (front/rear):	38.5 in./ 37.2 in.
Max. Seating Capacity:	Five
Max. Cargo Volume:	16.0 cu. ft.