Comments on: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Full Test http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/ Convert Volkswagen Bug to Electric EV Mon, 24 May 2010 10:54:57 -0700 hourly 1 By: vik238 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-253 vik238 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:22:36 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-253 "try that with a prius" haha "try that with a prius" haha

]]> By: investor27 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-254 investor27 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:31:59 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-254 Yeah? How does the new TDI handle in the snow with stock tires? Does it need dedicated snow tires? Can you live with it during the winter time, or is an AWD needed? Yeah? How does the new TDI handle in the snow with stock tires? Does it need dedicated snow tires? Can you live with it during the winter time, or is an AWD needed?

]]> By: UTubeGlennAR http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-255 UTubeGlennAR Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:52:59 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-255 $1,6oo battery, U are confused........... I pull a 8x5 foot utility trailer with my TDI. Biggest load so far was 2,2oo pounds of mason sand. Also hauled a 1,5oo pound Bakers Pride Pizza oven with the TDI 125 miles.. Try that with a Prius.... $1,6oo battery, U are confused………..

I pull a 8×5 foot utility trailer with my TDI. Biggest load so far was 2,2oo pounds of mason sand. Also hauled a 1,5oo pound Bakers Pride Pizza oven with the TDI 125 miles..

Try that with a Prius….

]]> By: dannukesem http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-256 dannukesem Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:51:50 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-256 I think I may still go with an Acura TSX. It will get about low 30mpg's at freeway speeds, and I don't have to worry about replacing a $1600 battery at 175,000 miles. I think I may still go with an Acura TSX.
It will get about low 30mpg's at freeway speeds, and I don't have to worry about replacing a $1600 battery at 175,000 miles.

]]> By: loopba http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-257 loopba Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:20:49 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-257 The base stereo is dreadful The base stereo is dreadful

]]> By: ripper3200 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-258 ripper3200 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:19:57 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-258 Toyota states not one Prius has required a battery replacement due to malfunction or "wearing out." Toyota further states that the (NiMH) battery packs used in all Prius models are expected to last the life of the car. Supporting this are first- and second-generation Prius taxis in Canada that have reportedly traveled more than 200,000 miles without suffering any battery problems. As for the sweet sound... Well most of the time the Prius doesn't make any sound, since the engine is usually off! Toyota states not one Prius has required a battery replacement due to malfunction or "wearing out." Toyota further states that the (NiMH) battery packs used in all Prius models are expected to last the life of the car. Supporting this are first- and second-generation Prius taxis in Canada that have reportedly traveled more than 200,000 miles without suffering any battery problems. As for the sweet sound… Well most of the time the Prius doesn't make any sound, since the engine is usually off!

]]> By: ripper3200 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-259 ripper3200 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:55:32 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-259 While it is a 11.9 gallon tank, you can't put more then 9.5 gallons in it. I have run it do to empty with the last bar blinking the hole day and the most it took was 9.5 gallons to fill it. On the east coast of America 87 gas is $1.89 and Diesel is $2.83. You are right you get around 45mpg in the winter while in the summer you get 55+. The Prius gos 108mph which is fast enough. Like I have said before it is my wife's car. Both Prius and Jetta are to slow for my taste but both are great on gas. While it is a 11.9 gallon tank, you can't put more then 9.5 gallons in it. I have run it do to empty with the last bar blinking the hole day and the most it took was 9.5 gallons to fill it. On the east coast of America 87 gas is $1.89 and Diesel is $2.83. You are right you get around 45mpg in the winter while in the summer you get 55+. The Prius gos 108mph which is fast enough. Like I have said before it is my wife's car. Both Prius and Jetta are to slow for my taste but both are great on gas.

]]> By: rrpeters http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-260 rrpeters Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:13:18 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-260 For some reason you're an idiot the Prius holds 11.9 gal and the Jetta holds 14.5 gal. Diesel fuel is $1.99 and Gas is $2.14. Hybrid mileage is horrible in the winter and can diminish by almost 40%. The TDI has a top speed of 130mph and I think the Prius goes about 95mph while getting 17mpg. The TDI will still get in the high 30's at speed and even with heavy loads. For some reason you're an idiot the Prius holds 11.9 gal and the Jetta holds 14.5 gal.

Diesel fuel is $1.99 and Gas is $2.14.
Hybrid mileage is horrible in the winter and can diminish by almost 40%. The TDI has a top speed of 130mph and I think the Prius goes about 95mph while getting 17mpg. The TDI will still get in the high 30's at speed and even with heavy loads.

]]> By: volks1234 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-261 volks1234 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:18:43 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-261 great mileage had one but vw sucks always under hood fixing something stupid. If honda releases it's diesel then it will be worth bying a diese.Honda civic would be best bang for the buck great mileage had one but vw sucks always under hood fixing something stupid. If honda releases it's diesel then it will be worth bying a diese.Honda civic would be best bang for the buck

]]> By: lumster http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-262 lumster Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:28:19 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-262 Their soon will be a big waiting line for this car as Diesel fuel is now cheaper than gasoline. Diesel engines last a lot longer too and you do not have expensive batteries to replace as in a hybrid. Listen to the sweet sound of this diesel and drive this car and you will never believe you only have 140 hp because of all the torque that it has. Just bought mine and paid sticker price. Had to wait for this car but it was worth the wait. Their soon will be a big waiting line for this car as Diesel fuel is now cheaper than gasoline. Diesel engines last a lot longer too and you do not have expensive batteries to replace as in a hybrid. Listen to the sweet sound of this diesel and drive this car and you will never believe you only have 140 hp because of all the torque that it has. Just bought mine and paid sticker price. Had to wait for this car but it was worth the wait.

]]> By: ripper3200 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-263 ripper3200 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:30:13 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-263 Buy your watch that breaks so you can feel cool, while the smart people buy the watch that works. I'm not surprised that u love VW and u should, a homer always loves his team no matter how bad they might be. Its just like when you get married, you will love him/her for the good and the bad, no one can ever tell u differently. I am speaking to the people who haven't gotten married yet, and telling them that girl (VW) is bad. She (VW) may look good and be good in bed but she isn't going to last! Buy your watch that breaks so you can feel cool, while the smart people buy the watch that works. I'm not surprised that u love VW and u should, a homer always loves his team no matter how bad they might be. Its just like when you get married, you will love him/her for the good and the bad, no one can ever tell u differently. I am speaking to the people who haven't gotten married yet, and telling them that girl (VW) is bad. She (VW) may look good and be good in bed but she isn't going to last!

]]> By: tuolumne9 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-264 tuolumne9 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:06:58 +0000 http://beetle2electric.com/2009-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-full-test/197/#comment-264 toyota also manufactures boring appliances. cars are also built substantially cheaper than a vw. So what if a cheap Casio watch is more reliable than a Rolex. One's a freaking Rolex, the other one's a children's toy. same thing here. toyota also manufactures boring appliances. cars are also built substantially cheaper than a vw. So what if a cheap Casio watch is more reliable than a Rolex. One's a freaking Rolex, the other one's a children's toy. same thing here.

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