Is the Volkswagen Jetta TDI a good car?
The Bottom Line The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI offers basic transportation at a bargain and an excellent engine, but techies will want to hold off for the improved 2015 model. If I’m honest, I was prepared to be bored with the 2014 Jetta TDI that arrived in the Car Tech garage this week.
Do you have a 2012 VW Passat TDI?
If you have a 2012, 2013, or 2014 Passat 2.0L TDI and got the approved emissions modification, Volkswagen has identified a potential problem with the “fix” it installed on your car that needs your immediate attention. If you have one of those vehicles but haven’t gotten the modification, you must make an important decision very soon.
How does the VW Jetta TDI engine work?
Run up the rpms between 3,000 revs and the engine’s relatively short 5,000 and the TDI shines delivering strong, linear acceleration. Even when stretching its legs, the TDI never really feels taxed and there’s an effortlessness to its acceleration.
Can a Jetta diesel run without AdBlue?
Some that won’t bother to find a cheap source of AdBlue and be unwilling to spend the money to refill the tank. The only way a manufacturer can get a diesel approved in 50 states is to make sure it runs clean, or doesn’t run at all. The exception, for right now, is a Jetta. It doesn’t need AdBlue, but it is a smaller car, and less mileage.
What kind of car is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta?
The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is a midsize sedan available in Base, S, SE, SEL and TDI trim levels. The Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is reviewed separately, as are the Jetta Hybrid and the performance-oriented GLI.
What’s the price of a new Volkswagen Jetta?
The sub-$18,000 price of the base Jetta S sedan is tempting, but that model still uses an anemic engine and lacks the features found in comparably priced versions of the Kia Forte, Hyundai Elantra or Mazda3. If all-wheel drive is a must, look to the Subaru Impreza.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta – Great car, but hard to change the lights. 2002 Volkswagen Jetta – Great car, but hard to change the lights. We have the Jetta TDI wagon.
What kind of car is a 2012 VW Jetta?
2012 Volkswagen Jetta – VW TDI is an awesome vehicle. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta – VW TDI is an awesome vehicle. I own a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta sedan TDI with black interior and exterior.
How many head lamps does a Volkswagen Jetta TDI have?
With the seats up we can get two. There’s always enough room for feed bags. The head lamps and rear lights on the driver’s side are extremely hard to change. The battery gets in the way in front and the first aid kit gets in the way in the back.
Why is my VW Jetta running rough at idle?
Really, your Jetta will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. Spark Plug Wires – While not every model and engine combination of vehicles today comes with spark plug wires (a lot are now coil on plug), if your Jetta happens to have them, they can go bad and cause a rough idle.
What kind of car is the 2014 VW Jetta?
Used 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Exterior. The latest Jetta is stylishly conservative compared to such design-focused competitors as the Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra and even the 2014 Corolla. Indeed, compared to the many entrants in this segment, it’s the Jetta and Chevrolet Cruze dressed as the adults at the dinner party.
What’s the price of a used VW Jetta?
TrueCar has 287 used Volkswagen Jetta Tdi s for sale nationwide, including a TDI SportWagen DSG and a TDI SportWagen DSG. Prices for Volkswagen Jetta Tdi s currently range from $5,900 to $19,990, with vehicle mileage ranging from 19,631 to 286,987.
The Good The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is powered by a fantastic turbodiesel engine that combines great fuel economy with good torquey performance. The Bad The interior is dull and joyless with a mediocre audio system. All or nothing packaging lumps all tech amenities into a single navigation option.
Where is the Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI 140 made?
It’s also cheap (there): it’s built in Mexico, where US models are fitted with torsion beam rear axles and hard interior trim. Euro variants are priced higher thanks to multi-linked rears, better trimmed insides and their Atlantic cruise. Still, £17k-£22k or so isn’t bad, given its size. Ah yes, the Jetta’s size.
What kind of ECU does a VW Jetta have?
Below, we’ll explore some of the most proven aftermarket parts available for these loveable little TDI’s. The quickest, easiest way to wake up the ALH 1.9L TDI diesel in ’99-’03 Jettas is to reprogram the ECU. Big names in the tuning game for these cars are Kerma TDI, Malone Tuning, Rocket Chip Performance and TD Tuning.
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.