Which VW models have diesel engines?
The vehicles equipped with TDI engines include the Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf hatchback and SportWagen, Jetta, and the Passat.
What is the difference between TDI and TDI?
The differences are found under the hood. The TSI model trim has a gas engine, while the TDI trim has a diesel engine. In more technical terms, the TSI stands for “turbocharged stratified injection,” while TDI stands for “turbocharged direct injection.
What year is a MKV Jetta?
If you’re thinking about buying one secondhand, you might consider the MK5. It’s the fifth generation of the Jetta made between 2005 and 2011. While some model years in this generation were good cars, there are a few model years that you should avoid altogether.
Are all TDI diesel?
TDI is used on all current Volkswagen Group diesel engines, so you’ll see those three letters if you’re interested in new or used diesel Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, Porsche or Bentley models. You might think the ‘D’ in TDI stands for ‘diesel’, but in fact the acronym is short for ‘Turbocharged Direct Injection’.
Why did Volkswagen change the name of the Jetta?
Because of the success of the second generation in North America, Volkswagen decided to keep the Jetta nameplate. However, in Europe the car was given its new name to appeal to a younger market. Styling was penned by a design team led by Herbert Schafer, and again the car became more aerodynamic than the previous generation.
Where was the Volkswagen Jetta Turbodiesel found?
In 2007, Volkswagen of America held a contest to find the diesel powered Volkswagen with the highest distance traveled on the original engine. The winning car was a 1986 Jetta Turbodiesel found in Blue Rock, Ohio which had 562,000 miles (904,000 km). A local dealer verified the odometer reading.
Is there an aftermarket for a VW Jetta?
Luckily, a vibrant aftermarket exists for TDI’s. In fact, over the past 15-20 years of playing with these cars, so many parts combinations have been tested that—for all intents and purposes—ALH Jetta performance has been nailed down to a science.
Which is better VW Jetta 01J or 02j?
With the 02J five-speed manual being a much more reliable option than the four-speed 01M automatic offered in the ’99-’03 Jetta TDI’s, most enthusiasts row their own gears. However, as soon as the first nozzle upgrade is performed the OEM clutch can begin to slip.