2Faded Dominic You heard the scandal about vw diesels i hope(not just vw did that tho). It burns on trash fuel, the excess of making petrol, dont tell me its “healthier”. while in a petrol car(what is stock) only water and co2 comes out of the exhaust, while a diesel smoke is more complex i think. And have you seen a dpf regeneration process? They dont count that into the emissions when they test it. Also its a trend in the eu that guys cut out the cat and woaa it smoking like a coal factory, diesels are for long distances, like you fill it up and drive 200miles or so. Or trucks. I simply hate them, hate working on them, hate driving them. By the way what you replied to was supposed to point out that japanese diesel cars are not that good and reliable as some people think This reply got out of hand real quick sorry
I've watched a lot of car reviews on RUclips, but your style is by far the most thorough and interesting of them all! I really appreciate the technical insight and first-person view you give. Please, do more reviews! I wish to see European cars, but anything would do. Just keep this style and I'll watch every review you make! Awesome, thanks!
Right now, I’m 15 and not old enough to drive but I have a $15 an hour job and I’m saving up about $15k for this car even though it might be less. I can’t wait to get this car!
This is an old car as the Jetta Mk6 is ultimately derived from the ancient Golf Mk5 from September 2003. This means the Jetta is even even older than you. The questions begs: why do you want a sedan at all? A Golf hatchback is far more versatile and practical. You ought to be aiming for a 2012 Golf Mk7, as this is a much newer car compared to the Golf Mk6 / Jetta Mk6. 🇩🇪 🇪🇺
@@user-kc1tf7zm3bsedans and wagons are more practical than hatchbacks..more space and almost like a truck to carry around people. In teenage days the large boot comes useful for the occasional dead body that he may need to carry around.
I have a 2010 TDI wagon and has all the great qualities you mentioned plus the usable space of a wagon. I can't see having any other vehicle than the car I presently have! I would by another TDI Volkswagen in a heartbeat!
This is hands down the best vehicle review I have ever watched! I have been looking for a review of the 2015 Jetta TDI SEL 6 Speed, and I found it! Your review was excellent, however I wish you would've showed a quick demo of the driver aids such as the collision warning or the BSM. If you get the chance to drive this vehicle again that would be awesome. Thank you for the excellent comprehensive review, I can't wait to purchase one.
I have owned a MK4 Jetta TDI for the last three years and I absolutely love it. When the time comes where I have to get a different car I will definitely be looking at another VW TDI. Great review, btw.
Brilliant comprehensive review. You've convert all my inquiries ! Keep on doing great reviews like this one. The scenery while driving was stunning plus the camera shots way better than all the reviews you can find out there online !
I just bought a 2016 Jetta 1.4L TSI. I was torn between diesel and the great fuel economy of this new 1.4L.... well I am happy with the purchase, after watching this video I kind of wish I bought the diesel now lol.
I have an American 15 Passat TDI SE with Sunroof, wanted the full sized to have more room for family. I absolutely love it and does great on the highway, which I do a lot of driving on. The highest I got the mpg up to was 58.6 on the highway. At a 16 gallon tank I can theoretically max it out 938 miles on a single tank. That is a drive from New York City to Jacksonville Florida on one tank. Sure the exterior went the safe route and didn't do anything crazy, but looking at other cars I was in the market for, the Civic, Cruze, Legacy, they didn't blow my mind on the exterior either. The interior is comfortable, clean, modern and German feeling.
This guy does terrific on reviews. Keep it up man! I never liked Wagons w/out a fair reasons but now I like it for some reason. I'm thinking of buying a VW SE next weekend.
the 2.0 TDI is probably one of the most sold Engines atm in germany, due to being sold in the A3, A4, A... Golf, Passat, ... Skoda Octavia and so... We got one in our A4 Avant quattro (177hp, manual) and it's a really nice engine for driving on the Autobahn. By the way: The S4 also had a spot to store your sunglasses, right infront of the center light ;)
Nice car. This is a jewel. I drive almost 6 years Diesel with manual gear shift and i am still in love with it. VW and Honda are my favorit, just because i want fun when driving.
Just a quick warning to anybody thinking about modifying this vehicle: My 6 speed MKVI TDI has a DPF and two cats. It's straight piped from the axel back and makes absolutely no sound over stock. Deleting the DPF is absolutely mandatory to get any sort of performance gains (you'll need a tune as well since deleting it throws codes like crazy) so I'd honestly recommend the MKIV TDI since there is no DPF because it was before the requirement. Not sure if DPF deletes are legal in other states, but it is illegal here in California. That being said, the car is excellent for its price. I put in 15 bucks a week and do a considerable amount of driving. School, work, picking up my brother from his school, car meets, general errands, etc. The manual transmission is fun, but like he said, plenty of vibration in the clutch pedal. It's definitely luxurious, but there are bolts EVERYWHERE. Yes, the annoying torx screw ones. There's like 8 on the air box alone. Doesn't seem like there's too much room for modification, but it's a decently fun car and the gas mileage is no joke. I can achieve up to 60 MPG on the highway driving like a grandma.
This is really THE best review in the RUclips. Great job, really helps a lot. There are so many options in this price range. I'm consider between 2015 Mazda 3, 2015 Civic, 2015 Dodge Dart and VW Jetta. One thing I'm worry about TDI is that if I park the car outside in the winter for overnight, will I have trouble to start it next day?
At last!! I am glad you believe me now and this is proof to all those out there that see the EPA estimate and think we're all lying! lol I love it. I was already a fan but I am an even bigger one now. Just wish you had driven the auto DSG instead. This isn't a track car, no manual necessary. I still can't think of a better commuter for me. Happy with it so far. (2014 SEL TDI w/DSG)
55.5 MPG ?! That is incredible... wow. My JSW is lowered w/ a roof rack and sticky rubber..causing me to get around 40mpg with 80/20 freeway to city driving
I have a 2000 TDI and what he was saying about how you can feel the engine through the clutch.I feel more connected to the car like its heart beat... I can tell when there is something wrong as weird as that sounds.
I am thoroughly impressed with your review, I use to like saabkyle, but after watching you, you get straight to the point, very informative, and just in general I think you are a better reviewist. I really am looking forward to getting one of the newer TDI Jettas... I have a 2004 GLS TDI and it gets 40-45 mpg depending on how I drive it, so being able to bump up to 55 and 60+ mpg is amazing. Again thanks for the video and the pleasant review! :D
I own 2 of these cars in the wagon format. 6spd manual and DSG. DSG is geared lower and it's sportier with 42 mpg and the manual is geared longer and gets 47 mpg doing 75-80mph. Great review. Also please take your foot off the clutch when your not shifting.
And if you decide to tune (chip) this TDI you make near 180 hp, 300 lb-ft torque and get better mpg. In the MK4 generation TDI you could get 220 whp and near 320 lb-ft while getting 50 mpg highway with just a turbo/injector and tune. Diesel has a lot of potential, i don't know why it isn't more popular in the states
Because yeah... breathing is overrated. Oh... and forget any form of reliability and longevity with those numbers. It will be a rattle can burning oil before you know it.
This engine is being Banned in the U.S According with the NON Corrupt U.S emissions regulations this 800 Miles per tank vehicle does meet U.S pollution regulations , DON'T worry , you can buy a emissions compliant 707 HP Hellcat
The ban is more of a punishment than a protection. You can still find these used everywhere and if anything demand is going up because they're new and cheap, and if maintained last a long time. But there are plenty of these still out there and dealerships fix the ECU to make it US compliant. Take it from someone who works at a VW dealer. These cars get a lot of respect and attention within the VW fanbase.
+Hank Hill - and also own Lamborghini, Skoda, Bentley, and many more. Audi was Audi before VW entered the picture, very different to Acura, Lexus, Infiniti, etc.
I know your comment was posted 5 years ago, but I'll answer for this car anyway. This engine is a CBEA if I'm not mistaken. Nearly identical to the CJAA as found in my 2014 Jetta TDI. When you first start the car it takes a few minutes to start blowing cool. It actually feels like heat for the first minute and a half or so. You get the coldest air when the vehicle is in motion. I do notice when I'm at idle it will blow slightly warmer but I have a 4runner and TSX that do the same thing. I live in Tennessee. I am speaking for when it's 85/90f+.
I just test drove one of these today as well as a Fiesta ST, and I loved the TDI. It was just a nice car and was a lot more fun than I would have expected. Completely blew me away there. Especially since I just came out of the ST. Great car. The only thing keeping me from buying one right now is the fact that I'm coming from a Subaru and deal with a lot of snow. Anyone have a Jetta TDI they drive in the snow?
bugattti1 Funny, I'm in the exact same situation (minus test driving the ST). Coming from an Impreza driven in Western, NY. My take is it all comes down to tires and being a responsible driver. I'm picking up my TDi SE tomorrow after videos like this and a few great test drives :-)
@@aeromodelismeena8664 Glad you're happy with it! After dealing with it here and there, and driving it for ~6 hours on a recent road trip, my opinion of the car has changed significantly. Engine is fantastic, though strangled by emissions systems. The rest of the car I'd never even consider owning, what a joke.
I would take the computer's MPG calculation with a grain of salt, especially on short highway trips. A more accurate way of testing mileage is to fill up, reset trip meter, drive a full tank, refill with consistent factors everytime, and divide miles driven by gallons pumped.
That's why I ended up watching this video, as I was searching to figure out how these TDI owners were getting 55 MPG. They are not....... But the computer tells them they are.
I have a 2009 TDI Jetta. This is the 3rd TDI I've owned including a 2012 TDI that was sold back to VW. The 09 TDI has been modified with a bigger turbo and injectors. It still gets over 50mpg hand calculated. 184HP and nearly 300lb ft torque.
Clutch vibrations are actually common, I drive '10 Golf TDI and I can also feel them sometimes. I think it's because of heavier dual mass flywheel, because it's diesel with strong torque at low rpms and more of the vibrations transfer to clutch itself.
Rotating Headlights available on all cars just not the UK, also Ford has TDCI Turbo Diesel Commonrail Injection, Vauxhall Comonrail Turbo Diesel Injection, Volkswagen Turbo Diesel Injection, all direct injection, however commonrail makes the car sound quieter
i drove one of these in the uk, didnt get the same mpg as our gallons are bigger. I used the cruise control so its not my heavy right foot. I remember the fuel guage after driving over 200 miles didnt move very much. The steering wheel certainly does have a nice feel especially in comparison to the golf estate which had a hard plastic wheel. Overall i really liked the Jetta and seriously considered getting one.
Ok. Lets clear things out. Those front flaps are NOT for aerodynamics. It's to prevent engine cooling (yes, prevent). You know, when it's -30C outside and you're going anything above 60 kph your clutch cylinder will start freezing and coolant temperature will drop below 90C even though thermostat is closed. Especially with diesel engines, since they are generally "colder". So those flaps will open only when cooling is required.
the first thing I do to this car is cut off the exhaust system and have something sporty put on it. Now I'm not a young man anymore but I have a Subaru 98 legacy that has a modified exhaust I just love the sign of the engine. And I'd like to hear the turbo on that engine coming out the tail and also the diesel sound.obviously it's not a V8 diesel or an inline-6 so it's not going to make a lot of chattering sounds but I would probably remove the insulation under the hood just so I could maybe hear that engine. My goal is to keep the Subaru in and one day get this car.
That feel through the clutch pedal could be down to the dual mass flywheel, if it has one fitted. I've driven a few VW's with this and its always been down to the flywheel.
Car manufacturers need to watch these and take notes, its nice how you even go into what your knees hit side to side. How many have you driven that have padding there?
It's interesting as an engineer that you mentioned the "gas mileage" it gets. That's something I chastise my wife for doing when stating that. She put"gas" in my ecodiesel jeep when she borrowedit. I implore with her to always just call it fuel if she can't remember diesel and beg her to tell me she didn't put gas in it. Regardless of what type of fuel the car takes, "fuel" is generic and therefore accurate, whether it's her car Which is out of gas or mine which is low on diesel. Just changing the vernacular to say we need fuel or get good fuel mileage seems easy enough to me (not too disruptive). Sorry to be a stickler for good diction (which you normally have. As a diesel fan, this particular thing stands pout to me like a sore thumb.
When you buy a used car there are no guarantees with its true mechanical condition and longevity. You assume all risks. For reliability and technological relevance there is no comparison to a new car. Ever.
Love you show you're very knowledgeable about cars in engineering I wonder if you happen to know if a stick shift transmission will fit from a 98 Jetta TDI to a 2005 Jetta station wagon automatic I'm trying to turn the wagon into a stick shift from the 98 Jetta
Great review... I WISH Subaru would bring over the Boxer Diesel! i actually did test drive this... maybe 2013? but not much has changed. The one i tested has the DSG trans. and it was pretty awesome!..... BUT i still wanted AWD and boy with this winter I'm glad I got my Subaru!! So hope to have it for at least 6 or 7 years and my next car i am definitely considering diesel.
This car definitely impressed me! I have to possibly trade in my Evo X GSR soon because of a change in priorities and it just doesn’t make sense to own it for now. ): I’m narrowing it down between a 2016 Mazda 6 grand touring or one of these Jettas! I hate that the Mazda 6 GT isn’t offered in manual transmission but they’re both overall great daily cars.
Very good question. The base starts at under $22k, though the base Corolla is maybe $17-18k. I've driven the Corolla LE and wasn't as impressed as I was with the Corolla S. Diesels will pretty much always be more expensive, but I thought this was a fantastic car. If you're considering between the two I say test drive them and see what you think.
elwulfo666 Let me add, I thought the Jetta was more fun to drive. The Corolla is certainly more economical, and comes with Toyota's undeniable reputation of reliability.
elwulfo666 I would say the vw would blow the doors of a corolla in terms of quality of materials, i even just closing the door on vw feels solid, when it comes to the corolla it sounds like a hollow door. Test both cars and see for your self
termantor28 I'll give you the doors that close with a better feel and sound, but I recommend you have a look under the hood and interior trim. You will find cheap parts in places in this VW where you certainly would not want to see them.
It;s nice to see diesel power coming to USA - more efficient than petrol for long journies. And it's manual. Good job! It's a lovely car by the way, if you drive sensibly you will get 50 plus MPG easily. Being from the UK diesel power is common here. Though I'd love to drop a Cummins diesel in there :D
Diesels used to only get marginally better consumption than gasoline engines, coupled with the fact that they're more expensive to buy initially, made them considerably less attractive to buyers. The fuel costs more and it will take many, many years to pay off the cost of the engine itself through fuel savings, so unless you need the torque for hauling it's hard to justify diesels. I bet the new Focus and Fiesta will give this car a run for it's money when it comes to fuel with the 1.0L EcoBoost.
Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks so much for putting this together. I know that this video is a bit old but I have a general VW question. With the Diesel Scandal in 2015 to present would you still recommend buying a VW? I'm thinking of a used VW Golf in particular (2010-2014 maybe?). What about repairs especially as a used car? Thanks again. Look forward to some replies from you and the community!
I think I would seriously consider trading in my 2013 Civic Hybrid for one of these. Yes, diesel is more expensive but look at that insane mpg and range. It's worth it because you don't have to fill up nearly as much as a gasoline car.
That’s insane gas mileage for the ‘15 TDI. I have a ‘09 Jetta 2.5L automatic and it gets 21 city, 30 highway. I have to fill up for gas like once or twice a month. I use the car for short distance driving. So I make the best out of the mpg.
For me I was comparing this to the corolla s review you did a while ago and I would definitely take the corolla just because it's about $5000 cheaper and reliable engine, I know this has german engineering but I have always been a fan of japanese cars especially toyota. I would really like to hear your opinion and other guys who are watching this video.
khaled webster Someone else commented similarly. If it was narrowed down to those two (which, there are probably some other cars I'd look at as well), the Jetta is going to provide a more enjoyable driving experience. The Toyota will get the job done, and has Toyota's reliability track record on the table.
by the time Americans will know the essence of having a diesel car, there wouldn't be diesels anymore. can't blame them.they have never been fuel efficient! !
+Engineering Explained How do you think VW is going to fix these things? I own a '12 TDI and I'm curious to what you would do if you were VW to fix it. Loaded question I know. Keep up the good work.
jayxeno vw has be honest from now on and they should check thier security very well because somebody sneaked in to do this mess.and to get more customers again they should even make more cars that has greater MPG now they are around 42mpg ,they should entice the public with 52mpg or more
From the experience of my golf 2015, I wouldn't trust the mpg readout on the car. On mine it consistently shows an mpg 20-25% higher than the actual value. You probably got a similar mpg than the Fusion you talked about.
I am curious to know what sub model this is. I currently own a 2015 VW TDI SEL w/ a DSG transmission. My model, made in March of 2015, has 4 wheel independent suspension, not the multil link track axle you show here. My dashboard is also different. I have a digital fuel gauge & no temperature gauge. Furthermore, my multifunction display does not show oil temperature. And you mention this model has adaptive headlights, turning left to right, yet I have never seen any VW with the exception of the Phateon (discontinued). Also your model doesn’t have a trunk lid spoiler nor did you mention the DEF tank in the trunk in the right rear...
The gear change will get better with time, the Mk 7 Golf also is like that. It will get much smoother after 10k miles. However, the clutch pedal fell is awkward. You can't really feel where it starts to slip. You get used to it, yes. But the Mk 5 was and still is better after >300k and even a '95 Opel Astra feels better after 180k...
I have one of these but mine is an A3 TDI I bought locally. So far I really like the fuel economy. I did have to do a couple of warranty claims and there's this weird electric issue I'm having but over all I enjoy it. Do you have any tips for first time diesel owners? I've driven gasoline since I was 16 and this isn't a car I'm super familiar with. I've been doing my own research on maintenance but if you have any tips I'd love to hear them.
When you mentioned checking the blind spot,I instantly subscribed.
That's one of the most important things.You are a professional.
Also,if someone shows the exhaust in a test video,you know you are dealing with a car crazy gentleman.
Thanks for subscribing!
Mark O geez ur so easy
Safety is no laughing matter!
love how VW offers a manual in nearly all models !
Torrey B Me too!
when they first made TDIs in the 90s you could only get them in manual for a Jetta
So does Honda. And they’re much more reliable and better for the environment.
@@Bartonovich52 hope you are not talking about diesel
2Faded Dominic You heard the scandal about vw diesels i hope(not just vw did that tho). It burns on trash fuel, the excess of making petrol, dont tell me its “healthier”. while in a petrol car(what is stock) only water and co2 comes out of the exhaust, while a diesel smoke is more complex i think. And have you seen a dpf regeneration process? They dont count that into the emissions when they test it. Also its a trend in the eu that guys cut out the cat and woaa it smoking like a coal factory, diesels are for long distances, like you fill it up and drive 200miles or so. Or trucks. I simply hate them, hate working on them, hate driving them. By the way what you replied to was supposed to point out that japanese diesel cars are not that good and reliable as some people think
This reply got out of hand real quick sorry
I've watched a lot of car reviews on RUclips, but your style is by far the most thorough and interesting of them all! I really appreciate the technical insight and first-person view you give. Please, do more reviews! I wish to see European cars, but anything would do. Just keep this style and I'll watch every review you make! Awesome, thanks!
Right now, I’m 15 and not old enough to drive but I have a $15 an hour job and I’m saving up about $15k for this car even though it might be less. I can’t wait to get this car!
This is an old car as the Jetta Mk6 is ultimately derived from the ancient Golf Mk5 from September 2003. This means the Jetta is even even older than you. The questions begs: why do you want a sedan at all? A Golf hatchback is far more versatile and practical. You ought to be aiming for a 2012 Golf Mk7, as this is a much newer car compared to the Golf Mk6 / Jetta Mk6. 🇩🇪 🇪🇺
I'm sorry but if you know the right person and right junkyard or compart have fun spending 1200😂
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@@user-kc1tf7zm3bsedans and wagons are more practical than hatchbacks..more space and almost like a truck to carry around people. In teenage days the large boot comes useful for the occasional dead body that he may need to carry around.
Hows it going 2 years later
I really enjoy that your reviews are more technical.
Thanks!
4 years later, what a great review! Absolutely informative
The only reviewer that details how the engine works. Subed
I have a 2010 TDI wagon and has all the great qualities you mentioned plus the usable space of a wagon. I can't see having any other vehicle than the car I presently have! I would by another TDI Volkswagen in a heartbeat!
This is hands down the best vehicle review I have ever watched! I have been looking for a review of the 2015 Jetta TDI SEL 6 Speed, and I found it! Your review was excellent, however I wish you would've showed a quick demo of the driver aids such as the collision warning or the BSM. If you get the chance to drive this vehicle again that would be awesome. Thank you for the excellent comprehensive review, I can't wait to purchase one.
I have owned a MK4 Jetta TDI for the last three years and I absolutely love it. When the time comes where I have to get a different car I will definitely be looking at another VW TDI.
Great review, btw.
Do you still have this car? What has been your ownership experience?
Brilliant comprehensive review. You've convert all my inquiries !
Keep on doing great reviews like this one. The scenery while driving was stunning plus the camera shots way better than all the reviews you can find out there online !
id be a shame if the exhaust fell off and a straight pipe just appeared :D
Now that's the way a car review should be done !!!!! Great job. Better than the A4 and 10× more reliable
And for the first time ever I have seen someone who is doing better Mpg then the car maker claims!! Good job bro
I just bought a 2016 Jetta 1.4L TSI. I was torn between diesel and the great fuel economy of this new 1.4L.... well I am happy with the purchase, after watching this video I kind of wish I bought the diesel now lol.
I have an American 15 Passat TDI SE with Sunroof, wanted the full sized to have more room for family.
I absolutely love it and does great on the highway, which I do a lot of driving on. The highest I got the mpg up to was 58.6 on the highway. At a 16 gallon tank I can theoretically max it out 938 miles on a single tank. That is a drive from New York City to Jacksonville Florida on one tank.
Sure the exterior went the safe route and didn't do anything crazy, but looking at other cars I was in the market for, the Civic, Cruze, Legacy, they didn't blow my mind on the exterior either.
The interior is comfortable, clean, modern and German feeling.
One of the best car reviews,sorry,the best car review ,period,informative,to the point.
This guy does terrific on reviews. Keep it up man! I never liked Wagons w/out a fair reasons but now I like it for some reason. I'm thinking of buying a VW SE next weekend.
the 2.0 TDI is probably one of the most sold Engines atm in germany, due to being sold in the A3, A4, A... Golf, Passat, ... Skoda Octavia and so... We got one in our A4 Avant quattro (177hp, manual) and it's a really nice engine for driving on the Autobahn. By the way: The S4 also had a spot to store your sunglasses, right infront of the center light ;)
Nice car. This is a jewel. I drive almost 6 years Diesel with manual gear shift and i am still in love with it. VW and Honda are my favorit, just because i want fun when driving.
Just a quick warning to anybody thinking about modifying this vehicle: My 6 speed MKVI TDI has a DPF and two cats. It's straight piped from the axel back and makes absolutely no sound over stock. Deleting the DPF is absolutely mandatory to get any sort of performance gains (you'll need a tune as well since deleting it throws codes like crazy) so I'd honestly recommend the MKIV TDI since there is no DPF because it was before the requirement. Not sure if DPF deletes are legal in other states, but it is illegal here in California. That being said, the car is excellent for its price. I put in 15 bucks a week and do a considerable amount of driving. School, work, picking up my brother from his school, car meets, general errands, etc. The manual transmission is fun, but like he said, plenty of vibration in the clutch pedal. It's definitely luxurious, but there are bolts EVERYWHERE. Yes, the annoying torx screw ones. There's like 8 on the air box alone. Doesn't seem like there's too much room for modification, but it's a decently fun car and the gas mileage is no joke. I can achieve up to 60 MPG on the highway driving like a grandma.
This is really THE best review in the RUclips. Great job, really helps a lot.
There are so many options in this price range.
I'm consider between 2015 Mazda 3, 2015 Civic, 2015 Dodge Dart and VW Jetta. One thing I'm worry about TDI is that if I park the car outside in the winter for overnight, will I have trouble to start it next day?
At last!! I am glad you believe me now and this is proof to all those out there that see the EPA estimate and think we're all lying! lol I love it. I was already a fan but I am an even bigger one now. Just wish you had driven the auto DSG instead. This isn't a track car, no manual necessary. I still can't think of a better commuter for me. Happy with it so far. (2014 SEL TDI w/DSG)
55.5 MPG ?! That is incredible... wow. My JSW is lowered w/ a roof rack and sticky rubber..causing me to get around 40mpg with 80/20 freeway to city driving
I have a 2000 TDI and what he was saying about how you can feel the engine through the clutch.I feel more connected to the car like its heart beat... I can tell when there is something wrong as weird as that sounds.
I can feel it in my 2006 Jetta tdi as well
I am thoroughly impressed with your review, I use to like saabkyle, but after watching you, you get straight to the point, very informative, and just in general I think you are a better reviewist. I really am looking forward to getting one of the newer TDI Jettas... I have a 2004 GLS TDI and it gets 40-45 mpg depending on how I drive it, so being able to bump up to 55 and 60+ mpg is amazing. Again thanks for the video and the pleasant review! :D
I love how you actually know what you are talking about. nice video sir.
Excellent review and tour of the Jetta TDI. I am drawn to this,as I also love diesel engines.
Glad you believe me about the fuel economy now! (please don't delete this one!)
Really enjoyed this review. I gotta hankering to get one of these. I really liked the downshift pulls and on ramp acceleration. Much obliged.
DAT MPG DOE. You used less than a gallon of fuel on out whole course lmao. Win.
+James Russo and diesel
@@5C2WMedia das auto
I own 2 of these cars in the wagon format. 6spd manual and DSG. DSG is geared lower and it's sportier with 42 mpg and the manual is geared longer and gets 47 mpg doing 75-80mph. Great review. Also please take your foot off the clutch when your not shifting.
I’m looking to get a 2010-12 a3 tdi , just want to know the ups and downs about the car? Thank you
I roll a 2011 Jetta Sportwagon. 4th consecutive VW TDI I've owned. Love em'
This is why I always say a Jetta TDI is much better than any hybrid.
Absolutely incredible piece of technology with dieselgate feature built-in for free!
I really liked your review. Cover all the bases in a smooth manner. Thanks!
And if you decide to tune (chip) this TDI you make near 180 hp, 300 lb-ft torque and get better mpg.
In the MK4 generation TDI you could get 220 whp and near 320 lb-ft while getting 50 mpg highway with just a turbo/injector and tune. Diesel has a lot of potential, i don't know why it isn't more popular in the states
California is afraid of the emissions. California sets way too many standards in the U.S.
Because yeah... breathing is overrated.
Oh... and forget any form of reliability and longevity with those numbers. It will be a rattle can burning oil before you know it.
It’s over $3 a gallon in most states
I have an older TDI, best purchase I have ever made.
Johnson Mac How many mpg's you get on the highest?
I have a pretty heavy foot... so maybe 36-38? I have a different car now, gonna turn the TDI in unfortunately.
This is how I want all car reviews to be.
Excellent video and great camera placing, I really enjoyed it :)
What??? 55.5 MPG. wow.
Really good review, thanks.
these sound amazing straight piped.
This engine is being Banned in the U.S According with the NON Corrupt U.S emissions regulations this 800 Miles per tank vehicle does meet U.S pollution regulations , DON'T worry , you can buy a emissions compliant 707 HP Hellcat
+SuperNiceguy60 Exactly.
stop asking me to change my name! I would still buy one , THE last one , unmodified & unchanged performance & economy
LP RUclips Channel Makes a lot of sense. Who's fooling who?
many years you can't buy this new in CA even though it is more efficient than almost everything
The ban is more of a punishment than a protection. You can still find these used everywhere and if anything demand is going up because they're new and cheap, and if maintained last a long time. But there are plenty of these still out there and dealerships fix the ECU to make it US compliant. Take it from someone who works at a VW dealer. These cars get a lot of respect and attention within the VW fanbase.
Audi's are not luxury Volkswagens, Volkswagens are affordable Audi's.
we 145de was de Uzbekistán reza+escaquearse a irá Wawa
+auteck Volkswagen owns Audi tho
+Hank Hill - and also own Lamborghini, Skoda, Bentley, and many more. Audi was Audi before VW entered the picture, very different to Acura, Lexus, Infiniti, etc.
Or a very cheap Bugatti!
In future reviews, could you test the AC and how fast it takes to cool the car when you first enter it and setting it to the max setting?
might be a Portland thing
I know your comment was posted 5 years ago, but I'll answer for this car anyway.
This engine is a CBEA if I'm not mistaken. Nearly identical to the CJAA as found in my 2014 Jetta TDI.
When you first start the car it takes a few minutes to start blowing cool. It actually feels like heat for the first minute and a half or so. You get the coldest air when the vehicle is in motion. I do notice when I'm at idle it will blow slightly warmer but I have a 4runner and TSX that do the same thing. I live in Tennessee. I am speaking for when it's 85/90f+.
I just test drove one of these today as well as a Fiesta ST, and I loved the TDI. It was just a nice car and was a lot more fun than I would have expected. Completely blew me away there. Especially since I just came out of the ST. Great car. The only thing keeping me from buying one right now is the fact that I'm coming from a Subaru and deal with a lot of snow. Anyone have a Jetta TDI they drive in the snow?
bugattti1 Funny, I'm in the exact same situation (minus test driving the ST). Coming from an Impreza driven in Western, NY. My take is it all comes down to tires and being a responsible driver. I'm picking up my TDi SE tomorrow after videos like this and a few great test drives :-)
Great review. gotta put this on the list of future cars....
Love the review!! You touch on things that matter!
this guy is the man. very interesting! I go to bed smarter every day !!
Thanks for actually going into the specs and details.
Great review, Jason.
My girlfriend has a '13 TDI Beetle w/ the DSG. After driving it, I'm STRONGLY considering a Golf TDI w/ a manual.
i have a '15 tdi beetle manual, the engine totally makes the car great.
@@aeromodelismeena8664 Glad you're happy with it!
After dealing with it here and there, and driving it for ~6 hours on a recent road trip, my opinion of the car has changed significantly. Engine is fantastic, though strangled by emissions systems. The rest of the car I'd never even consider owning, what a joke.
I love your car reviews.
When I had my 2015 Passat SE , pre-VW-emissions-fix, I would instantly have a 53-55 mpg once on the highway for five or ten minutes.
I would take the computer's MPG calculation with a grain of salt, especially on short highway trips.
A more accurate way of testing mileage is to fill up, reset trip meter, drive a full tank, refill with consistent factors everytime, and divide miles driven by gallons pumped.
That's why I ended up watching this video, as I was searching to figure out how these TDI owners were getting 55 MPG. They are not....... But the computer tells them they are.
I have a 2009 TDI Jetta. This is the 3rd TDI I've owned including a 2012 TDI that was sold back to VW.
The 09 TDI has been modified with a bigger turbo and injectors. It still gets over 50mpg hand calculated. 184HP and nearly 300lb ft torque.
Just stumbled by this review. Great job! The in depth review of the mechanical components was well done.
love you, man! great video!
Clutch vibrations are actually common, I drive '10 Golf TDI and I can also feel them sometimes. I think it's because of heavier dual mass flywheel, because it's diesel with strong torque at low rpms and more of the vibrations transfer to clutch itself.
Rotating Headlights available on all cars just not the UK, also Ford has TDCI Turbo Diesel Commonrail Injection, Vauxhall Comonrail Turbo Diesel Injection, Volkswagen Turbo Diesel Injection, all direct injection, however commonrail makes the car sound quieter
Not a big fan of VW, but I'm impressed with this car.
i drove one of these in the uk, didnt get the same mpg as our gallons are bigger. I used the cruise control so its not my heavy right foot. I remember the fuel guage after driving over 200 miles didnt move very much. The steering wheel certainly does have a nice feel especially in comparison to the golf estate which had a hard plastic wheel. Overall i really liked the Jetta and seriously considered getting one.
Ok. Lets clear things out. Those front flaps are NOT for aerodynamics. It's to prevent engine cooling (yes, prevent). You know, when it's -30C outside and you're going anything above 60 kph your clutch cylinder will start freezing and coolant temperature will drop below 90C even though thermostat is closed. Especially with diesel engines, since they are generally "colder". So those flaps will open only when cooling is required.
the first thing I do to this car is cut off the exhaust system and have something sporty put on it. Now I'm not a young man anymore but I have a Subaru 98 legacy that has a modified exhaust I just love the sign of the engine. And I'd like to hear the turbo on that engine coming out the tail and also the diesel sound.obviously it's not a V8 diesel or an inline-6 so it's not going to make a lot of chattering sounds but I would probably remove the insulation under the hood just so I could maybe hear that engine.
My goal is to keep the Subaru in and one day get this car.
That feel through the clutch pedal could be down to the dual mass flywheel, if it has one fitted. I've driven a few VW's with this and its always been down to the flywheel.
Own me a 2014 VW Touran TDI. It's nice to compare this car to mine and spot the similarities and differences.
Car manufacturers need to watch these and take notes, its nice how you even go into what your knees hit side to side. How many have you driven that have padding there?
***** Majority do not but some of the luxury models have had leather with padding.
***** You are so right! It's such a simple thing to install in a vehicle and would offer so much in comfort on long commutes or road trips.
awesome review so technical love it
It's interesting as an engineer that you mentioned the "gas mileage" it gets. That's something I chastise my wife for doing when stating that. She put"gas" in my ecodiesel jeep when she borrowedit. I implore with her to always just call it fuel if she can't remember diesel and beg her to tell me she didn't put gas in it. Regardless of what type of fuel the car takes, "fuel" is generic and therefore accurate, whether it's her car Which is
out of gas or mine which is low on diesel. Just changing the vernacular to say we need fuel or get good fuel mileage seems easy enough to me (not too disruptive). Sorry to be a stickler for good diction (which you normally have. As a diesel fan, this particular thing stands pout to me like a sore thumb.
This biggest no Brainerd when choosing a car. Only way to buy one today is used...just picked my 2013 wagon, love it!
Wagon for life
When you buy a used car there are no guarantees with its true mechanical condition and longevity. You assume all risks.
For reliability and technological relevance there is no comparison to a new car. Ever.
Going to buy one for my daily !!!
Do you think the Golf TDI would get similar MPG? I like the practicality of the 5-door.
Great review!
Love you show you're very knowledgeable about cars in engineering I wonder if you happen to know if a stick shift transmission will fit from a 98 Jetta TDI to a 2005 Jetta station wagon automatic I'm trying to turn the wagon into a stick shift from the 98 Jetta
We've been driving inline 4 diesels in Europe for years. Most cars on the road are them!
Great review... I WISH Subaru would bring over the Boxer Diesel! i actually did test drive this... maybe 2013? but not much has changed. The one i tested has the DSG trans. and it was pretty awesome!..... BUT i still wanted AWD and boy with this winter I'm glad I got my Subaru!! So hope to have it for at least 6 or 7 years and my next car i am definitely considering diesel.
Great video =) Which cameras do u have?
This car definitely impressed me!
I have to possibly trade in my Evo X GSR soon because of a change in priorities and it just doesn’t make sense to own it for now. ):
I’m narrowing it down between a 2016 Mazda 6 grand touring or one of these Jettas! I hate that the Mazda 6 GT isn’t offered in manual transmission but they’re both overall great daily cars.
So, would you consider a 5000$ gap as justified in comparison to the Corolla?
Very good question. The base starts at under $22k, though the base Corolla is maybe $17-18k. I've driven the Corolla LE and wasn't as impressed as I was with the Corolla S. Diesels will pretty much always be more expensive, but I thought this was a fantastic car. If you're considering between the two I say test drive them and see what you think.
elwulfo666 Let me add, I thought the Jetta was more fun to drive. The Corolla is certainly more economical, and comes with Toyota's undeniable reputation of reliability.
and if you compare the interior? which one do you prefer in terms of quality, material and "infotainment"(i hate this term :D)
elwulfo666 I would say the vw would blow the doors of a corolla in terms of quality of materials, i even just closing the door on vw feels solid, when it comes to the corolla it sounds like a hollow door. Test both cars and see for your self
termantor28 I'll give you the doors that close with a better feel and sound, but I recommend you have a look under the hood and interior trim. You will find cheap parts in places in this VW where you certainly would not want to see them.
Great video!
You should review the FRS/BRZ/GT86. I've heard many good things about the car, I want to see what you think about It yourself...
It;s nice to see diesel power coming to USA - more efficient than petrol for long journies. And it's manual. Good job! It's a lovely car by the way, if you drive sensibly you will get 50 plus MPG easily.
Being from the UK diesel power is common here.
Though I'd love to drop a Cummins diesel in there :D
My car ! I love it
Diesels used to only get marginally better consumption than gasoline engines, coupled with the fact that they're more expensive to buy initially, made them considerably less attractive to buyers. The fuel costs more and it will take many, many years to pay off the cost of the engine itself through fuel savings, so unless you need the torque for hauling it's hard to justify diesels. I bet the new Focus and Fiesta will give this car a run for it's money when it comes to fuel with the 1.0L EcoBoost.
Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks so much for putting this together. I know that this video is a bit old but I have a general VW question. With the Diesel Scandal in 2015 to present would you still recommend buying a VW? I'm thinking of a used VW Golf in particular (2010-2014 maybe?). What about repairs especially as a used car? Thanks again. Look forward to some replies from you and the community!
I think I would seriously consider trading in my 2013 Civic Hybrid for one of these. Yes, diesel is more expensive but look at that insane mpg and range. It's worth it because you don't have to fill up nearly as much as a gasoline car.
Yeah but its engine is garbage and it will give you WAY more problems than a Honda engine.
***** No, diesel VWs' are bullet proof. But yes, generally Honda would be better.
@@Buggabones vw tdi is better than any hybrid POS who you kidding
That’s insane gas mileage for the ‘15 TDI. I have a ‘09 Jetta 2.5L automatic and it gets 21 city, 30 highway. I have to fill up for gas like once or twice a month. I use the car for short distance driving. So I make the best out of the mpg.
Diesel is the same price as regular gas where I live, the argument of more expensive fuel isn't always there.
Since TDI is no longer available, can you do Jetta 1.8T sport or the new 1.4T SE trim? In addition, TSI makes more sense nowadays than TDI. Thanks!
For me I was comparing this to the corolla s review you did a while ago and I would definitely take the corolla just because it's about $5000 cheaper and reliable engine, I know this has german engineering but I have always been a fan of japanese cars especially toyota. I would really like to hear your opinion and other guys who are watching this video.
khaled webster Someone else commented similarly. If it was narrowed down to those two (which, there are probably some other cars I'd look at as well), the Jetta is going to provide a more enjoyable driving experience. The Toyota will get the job done, and has Toyota's reliability track record on the table.
The VWs are quite expensive, but the diesel engines should last well over 300k miles if you take good care of it and don't floor it when it's cold
Here in the uk over half Of the cars on the road are diesels.
@Les Moore a straight piped diesel
@Les Moore let's gooo
@Les Moore lol
Tip, add text to vid with specs ur talking about, helps tremendously to visualize numbers.
great review
Nice car. Where does this take place. Beautiful scenery.
by the time Americans will know the essence of having a diesel car, there wouldn't be diesels anymore. can't blame them.they have never been fuel efficient! !
+Ato Nympha They're very fuel efficient, this Jetta had the highest MPG of any car I've tested (though admittedly with illegal emissions).
+Engineering Explained i don't mean the car. i meant Americans
+Engineering Explained How do you think VW is going to fix these things? I own a '12 TDI and I'm curious to what you would do if you were VW to fix it. Loaded question I know. Keep up the good work.
jayxeno vw has be honest from now on and they should check thier security very well because somebody sneaked in to do this mess.and to get more customers again they should even make more cars that has greater MPG now they are around 42mpg ,they should entice the public with 52mpg or more
+ Ato Nympha rekt.
great job vw, thumbed up from hindustan, india.
nice review one ? how many gears does this car have ?
From the experience of my golf 2015, I wouldn't trust the mpg readout on the car. On mine it consistently shows an mpg 20-25% higher than the actual value. You probably got a similar mpg than the Fusion you talked about.
I am curious to know what sub model this is. I currently own a 2015 VW TDI SEL w/ a DSG transmission. My model, made in March of 2015, has 4 wheel independent suspension, not the multil link track axle you show here. My dashboard is also different. I have a digital fuel gauge & no temperature gauge. Furthermore, my multifunction display does not show oil temperature. And you mention this model has adaptive headlights, turning left to right, yet I have never seen any VW with the exception of the Phateon (discontinued). Also your model doesn’t have a trunk lid spoiler nor did you mention the DEF tank in the trunk in the right rear...
You forgot to mention that the fuel filter is located in front of the windshield swiper tank
The gear change will get better with time, the Mk 7 Golf also is like that. It will get much smoother after 10k miles.
However, the clutch pedal fell is awkward. You can't really feel where it starts to slip. You get used to it, yes. But the Mk 5 was and still is better after >300k and even a '95 Opel Astra feels better after 180k...
I have one of these but mine is an A3 TDI I bought locally. So far I really like the fuel economy. I did have to do a couple of warranty claims and there's this weird electric issue I'm having but over all I enjoy it.
Do you have any tips for first time diesel owners? I've driven gasoline since I was 16 and this isn't a car I'm super familiar with. I've been doing my own research on maintenance but if you have any tips I'd love to hear them.