These are frugal times so I thought I would post an inexpensive new car. Yes it is a diesel but it is not like the diesels produced in the 1980's. Those cars had substantial amount of soot exhaust, made a lot of noise, and were slow to accelerate.
The Europeans have been producing diesels in Europe for a number of years. Actually, diesels account for approximately 60% of the new car sales in Europe. The diesels produced in Europe today have low emissions, are more refined, and are comparable to a gasoline engine in acceleration.
Now we get to the diesels strong point - fuel economy! The Jetta TDI is rated at 29 MPG city and 40 MPG on the highway. The car should average approximately 33 MPG in mixed driving. The acceleration 0-60 is 8.1 seconds, with the motor horsepower at 140 hp. The motor was also named to Wards 10 Best Engines see the attached Car and Driver article.
The sedan has an attractive base price of $22,640 for the sedan. When compared to hybrids that can take up to 9 years to payback the additional cost - this car is an exceptional buy for a green machine.
The Europeans have been producing diesels in Europe for a number of years. Actually, diesels account for approximately 60% of the new car sales in Europe. The diesels produced in Europe today have low emissions, are more refined, and are comparable to a gasoline engine in acceleration.
Now we get to the diesels strong point - fuel economy! The Jetta TDI is rated at 29 MPG city and 40 MPG on the highway. The car should average approximately 33 MPG in mixed driving. The acceleration 0-60 is 8.1 seconds, with the motor horsepower at 140 hp. The motor was also named to Wards 10 Best Engines see the attached Car and Driver article.
The sedan has an attractive base price of $22,640 for the sedan. When compared to hybrids that can take up to 9 years to payback the additional cost - this car is an exceptional buy for a green machine.
Hi Pete .. years ago I had a beetle .. but I've never owned another VW .. those that have them swear by their reliability ... as a family car, or a slightly sportier version if they can't afford another brand.
ReplyDeleteThanks - Hilary: Be Positive Be Happy
Hilary,
ReplyDeleteThanks for making a comment on my post! That is a great idea to do a post on the VW Beetle. They have such a history!
Volkswagons have not been so reliable lately according to Consumer Reports. But the TDI diesel engine should last a lot longer for those people that keep a car for a long time.
Best Regards
Pete
That is a great price for a new VW. And my son predicted 4 years ago that diesel is going to take over the road instead of driving gas powered cars. He also said that the performance has gotten close to gas powered cars and that america should look into the technology. Its time to put more diesel powered cars not just trucks on the road and lower the dependency on oil. Great Article.
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Dr. Bob,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post! This is a break thru vehicle for Volkwagon in the U.S. Diesels make a lot of sense since they get some good gas milage.
This car is a great solution at a great price!
Best Regards
Pete