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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.


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By Vernon Heywood
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