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In 2009, Volkswagen is reintroducing the diesel powered Jetta TDI with a new clean turbo diesel engine that meets emissions standards.Diesel fans applaud diesel motors for their excellent power and fuel economy. Those against diesels say they are smoky, smelly and slow.
Diesels are uncomplicated, 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 reach 60 MPH than a petrol driven Jetta, plus it’s 50% more fuel efficient.
This is also an extremely practical motor. The inside is straightforward, if maybe a little plain. The driving position is nearly perfect with driver’s seat which adjusts 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, making it 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.five litre five cylinder engine in the petrol driven Jetta. Diesels turn slower than petrol engines, therefore the low horsepower number.
Great acceleration is not the Jetta TDI’s strong point. Put your foot down and there’s a pause, a fairly slow move off, a then a sudden surge of power.
Fuel economics. It is estimated for the automatic Jetta TDI an average of  29 MPG around the towns and 40 MPG on a run. Lowest fuel consumption was 28 MPG whilst putting the Jetta TDI through its paces. Best was a long ride with the cruise set at 67, with an average of 55 MPG. Even without using cruise, most of the longer journeys averaged 48 MPG or even better.
So, a diesel can definitely save money and remember, you are going nearly twice as far on each gallon.
The VW Jetta TDIis a great diesel car. The Jetta TDI is fast, quiet, clean and efficient, plus it is comfortable, practical, and lots of fun to drive.

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