Vehicle: 2009 VW Jetta Wagon TDI Comfortline with 6-speed DSG, Panorama sunroof and ESP
Price as tested: CDN$33265

If you are in search for the best combination of fuel efficiency, green technology without losing the fun of driving a car. Clean diesel is the best solution to the answer. While hybrids simply lack the drivability and cost of replacing those aging batteries are unimaginable. Diesel will provide a much more long-lasting driving experience with reliability to boot.

In real estate world, location is what it matters. As for the case of diesel engine, efficiency and fuel economy are what make them so impressive.

The best example of buying a clean diesel that everyone can afford is VW, or else, you have to pay twice more to buy a Mercedes Bluetec. Our Jetta wagon comes with the new 2.0 liter TDI with 140hp. The most impressive fact is this VW has 236 lb/ft arriving as low as 1750rpm. That means it combines the fuel efficiency of a 4-cylinder with the torque of an equivalent V6. Our test average of 6 liters per 100km is nothing short of amazing consider Jetta wagon weighting in at 1490kg. Another nifty technology that brings such a great fuel economy is the DSG. We have been very impressive with this dual clutch technology when it comes to providing fastest shifting gearbox in the entire world. What make us more impressive is it generates such an astounishing fuel economy with TDI without losing its performance edge. The shifts are quick, smooth and abrupt without a lose of hestiation. The level of refinement is world-class either. You won’t be able to detect this is a diesel powertrain until you are up close besides the hood, its even quieter inside the vehicle.

As for the rest of the car, its typical VW execution. That means it handles relatively well. Interior materials and fit-and-finish are world-class. The Panoramic sunroof has opened the rather drab black on black interior on our tester.

With the gas prices on the paramount, the demand for this VW wagon will certainly outstrip of the supply simply because of its overall package. Its not only sporty to drive, its extremely versatile and well-finished. Best of all, its attractively priced and running cost is reasonable. VW should renamed it a Jetta “Sport Utility Vehicle” instead of a Jetta “Wagon”.