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flashspeed · 03-29-2008, 10:40 AM

I'm thinking about getting the new Jetta TDI because of its fuel economy but I'm worried about the acceleration with diesel. Is diesel really slow? I was looking on the website and 100 horsepower doesn't look like allot of power...is it really a good choice? And I was also wondering about the standard audio system...is that as good as they say it is?

Catholic Damage · 03-29-2008, 10:43 AM

the stanard audio system is OK. better than most.
as far as acceleration, youll beat the average civic. the TDI's are fast by no means, but far from slow. they dont make much hp, but do make good tq.
i would recommend a VW TDI, or a new chrysler BluTech over any hybrid every produced. costs less and gets just as good(if not bettter) mileage.

flashspeed · 03-29-2008, 10:50 AM

thanks allot! but for the TDI if I ever wanted to do say performance upgrades are they possible with diesel...like cold air intake? Does it work the same for diesel?

Nicky B · 04-01-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by flashspeed

thanks allot! but for the TDI if I ever wanted to do say performance upgrades are they possible with diesel...like cold air intake? Does it work the same for diesel?

There is a huge aftermarket for deisel engines. I don't know about your particular car but I'm sure there is a programmer out there for you that could add atleast 30 extra HP and around 50lbft of TQ.

Spaz_Bmx · 04-25-2008, 02:02 PM

seriously though I would get a TDI, since diesels aren't smogged you have every option of upgrades from intakes, turbos to exhaust. skys the limits.

SLCraft · 08-22-2008, 03:57 PM

Hi there -

I just got an email from a local dealer and started doing a little research. The 2009 Jetta TDI has 140hp, not 100 as did the older models. This new engine is 2.0 liters of displacment vs the previous model's 1.9. I have been trying to find 0-60 times but with 236 lb ft of torque behind this new engine, I can't imagine it being any slower then most regular gas powered cars. Another bonus with the 2009 TDI is that if you buy the automatic you get the highly acclaimed DSG six speed automatic with paddle shifters on the sterring column. This is an extremely talented transmission and has been reviewed as being as fast or sometimes faster then having a manual. You only give up 1 mpg as well. Hope this helps a little.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...2_640_car_news

dgrishaber · 06-24-2009, 08:08 PM

The torque more than makes up for the lower HP. Compared to a gas engine these are sweet to drive. Lots of get up and go with a little turbo lag. I purchased a 2009 TDI last week and it blows me away every time I drive it. It is very refined, handles great, and drives like a sports car. My fist tank of fuel is still half full and the car has 360 miles on it. The computer says I can go another 285 miles on the fuel left in the tank.

Get the 17" $450 wheel upgrade. If you like driving a sports car and would like to get 45 MPG, this is the car for you.

DG

deltaolds · 06-24-2009, 08:56 PM

i drove old tdi. the only car with manual tranny that i had no problem driving, i just let clutch go and didn,t even press the gas, it just took off, any gas powered car would stall, not the tdi

blah · 06-25-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by deltaolds

i drove old tdi. the only car with manual tranny that i had no problem driving, i just let clutch go and didn,t even press the gas, it just took off, any gas powered car would stall, not the tdi

meh, i can ease off the clutch and go without issue

So0pahBoy · 06-25-2009, 03:28 PM

so can I.... Downhill.

03-29-2008, 10:43 AM	#2
Catholic Damage 911? I dial .357! CF Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In a van, down by the river. Posts: 12,844 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1975 Make: Freightliner Model: Gazz Guzzla	the stanard audio system is OK. better than most. as far as acceleration, youll beat the average civic. the TDI's are fast by no means, but far from slow. they dont make much hp, but do make good tq. i would recommend a VW TDI, or a new chrysler BluTech over any hybrid every produced. costs less and gets just as good(if not bettter) mileage. __________________ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenient store, not a government agency... The liver is evil, and must be punished!

08-22-2008, 03:57 PM	#6
SLCraft Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2007 Make: Volkswagen Model: Passat Wolfsburg	2009 Jetta TDI Horsepower Hi there - I just got an email from a local dealer and started doing a little research. The 2009 Jetta TDI has 140hp, not 100 as did the older models. This new engine is 2.0 liters of displacment vs the previous model's 1.9. I have been trying to find 0-60 times but with 236 lb ft of torque behind this new engine, I can't imagine it being any slower then most regular gas powered cars. Another bonus with the 2009 TDI is that if you buy the automatic you get the highly acclaimed DSG six speed automatic with paddle shifters on the sterring column. This is an extremely talented transmission and has been reviewed as being as fast or sometimes faster then having a manual. You only give up 1 mpg as well. Hope this helps a little. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...2_640_car_news

06-24-2009, 08:08 PM	#7
dgrishaber Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2009 Make: Volkswagen Model: Jetta TDI	buy a TDI The torque more than makes up for the lower HP. Compared to a gas engine these are sweet to drive. Lots of get up and go with a little turbo lag. I purchased a 2009 TDI last week and it blows me away every time I drive it. It is very refined, handles great, and drives like a sports car. My fist tank of fuel is still half full and the car has 360 miles on it. The computer says I can go another 285 miles on the fuel left in the tank. Get the 17" $450 wheel upgrade. If you like driving a sports car and would like to get 45 MPG, this is the car for you. DG Last edited by dgrishaber : 06-24-2009 at 08:10 PM.

06-24-2009, 08:56 PM	#8
deltaolds Car Fanatic CF Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,456 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2009 Make: Honda Model: accord	i drove old tdi. the only car with manual tranny that i had no problem driving, i just let clutch go and didn,t even press the gas, it just took off, any gas powered car would stall, not the tdi __________________

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flashspeed Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1994 Make: Pontiac Model: Bonneville	thanks allot! but for the TDI if I ever wanted to do say performance upgrades are they possible with diesel...like cold air intake? Does it work the same for diesel?

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Spaz_Bmx scrapin' CF Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the hate vine Posts: 24,123 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1997 Make: Volkswagen Model: Jetta...it's backkk	seriously though I would get a TDI, since diesels aren't smogged you have every option of upgrades from intakes, turbos to exhaust. skys the limits.

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