Long-term update: 2009 VW Jetta TDI Wagon
Vehicle: 2009 VW Jetta Wagon 2.0TDI Highline with 6-speed DSG, rear side airbags, ESP and Sirius Satelite radio
Price as tested: CDN$33035
Mileage since picked up: 12800km
Regular maintenance: 0
Unscheduled repairs: 0
The reason why many consumers dismissed the purchase of diesel was its engine cluttering during cold weather start-up. With the new clean diesel technology in the latest 2.0TDI, we have proven its as quiet and refined as many gasoline engine counterparts. Its only when one approaches the engine bay before noticing the slight cluttering sound. The latest clean diesel engine is also easy to start with a twist of a key. No fuss. No drama. The use of engine oil to cool down the turbo part of the diesel engine means it no longer needs any engine cool down before shut off the engine. As expect from cold winter weather, one would expect gas mileage would get worse due to longer engine warming period. Will the astounishing fuel economy got affected by the cold weather? We will find out after this cold and harsh Canadian winter.