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: 15200km
Regular maintenance: 0
Unscheduled repairs: 0
On our last update, we were quest to find out whether TDI makes any difference when it comes to cold weather fuel economy. The result is simply a delightful surprise, as it only makes a slight difference when it comes to fuel consumption. There is only less than 1 liter difference per 100km between the cold and warm weather. While the engine takes longer to reach its ambient tempeature, which means harsher to the engine load because of the cold starting. TDI hangs on itself beautifully through both fall and winter.
On our final update, we will wrap up this fuel miser.