The jetta tdi sportwagen gets good fuel economy, offers lots of practicality, and can actually be tuned to be a fun little car. How far can you drive your volkswagen when the low fuel light turns. The most accurate 2012 volkswagen jettas mpg estimates based on real world results of 38. With a 2liter engine developing 140 horsepower and up to 236 poundfeet of torque, the 2012 vw golf tdi clean diesel can get to 60 mph in an acceptable 8. After takahashi went to phoenix and back with the jetta tdi, i took it right back again for. My questions is why is it so much worst, than my 2001 jetta tdi mt with 160,000 miles. I own a 2011 jetta tdi now and get numbers of 3543 while driving in and around dc metro traffic. The next time you fill up your tank, either reset your trip odometer to 0 or make a note of. There is a reason why sales for vw jettas are high in north america. Both models deliver an epaestimated 30 mpg in city travel and an impressive 42 mpg on the highway, with a single tank range of more than 600 miles. Click here to view all the volkswagen jettas currently participating in our fuel tracking program. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 18 2012 jetta models in chicago.
We rounded up six 40 mpg highway compact sedans the chevrolet cruze eco, ford focus sfe, honda civic hf, hyundai elantra gls, mazda3, and volkswagen jetta tdi. Mar 06, 2009 recently he drove a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen, fitted with the tdi turbodiesel engine and a sixspeed manual, into the georgia mountains up about 1800 feet and then back down again, and. My 2012 line up features two and fourdoor models with choice of 2. Dec 05, 2011 theres not much new to report on the 2012 volkswagen jetta. The most accurate 2012 volkswagen go12ves mpg estimates based on real world results of 25.
How to get more mpg with my vw jetta tdi it still runs. Highmpg taylors drive a volkswagen passat 1,626 miles on one. The 2012 volkswagen jetta base and s come with a 2. For many tdi owners, though, this is only the average. You could add a diesel additive to your tank every time you fuel up, this could help improve your mileage.
Realworld experience shows that the jetta tdi consistently returns 40 mpg or better. Select up to 3 trims below to compare some key specs and options for the 2012 volkswagen jetta. Were still enthusiastic about the tdis 42 mpg fuel economy. This would be covered under 30 000 miles us carefree maintenance program included with purchase of most new or. But id like to hear from the group about what youve experienced. In tdi form, the jetta sportwagen earns an epaestimated 42 mpg highway although most drivers report getting better mileage over time with the manual transmission. Model line up the 2012 touareg line up is kept simple by offering customers a choice of four trim levelssport, sport with navigation, lux, and executivewith either 3. But when i picked up the car, the check engine light was on. Some of the older volkswagen jetta models that find their way onto dealership lots are up there in miles. We set out to verify these cars lofty highwayfueleconomy ratings42 mpg for the jetta, 46 for the cruzeby driving from our ann arbor headquarters to.
So if you thought you had to bid goodbye to performance and style when you added a backseat and a wagon sized trunk to your life, think again. The jetta sportwagen holds it all underneath one very stylish hood. Sep 26, 2011 with a 2liter engine developing 140 horsepower and up to 236 poundfeet of torque, the 2012 vw golf tdi clean diesel can get to 60 mph in an acceptable 8. Our sixspeed manual tornado red gli showed up with 381 miles on the clock and a full boat of options excepting the available. This enables the passat tdi to go up to 795 highway miles before. Tdi clean diesel the jetta tdi clean diesel is the engineering equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. The id1700 is the most recent offering from the partnership of injector dynamics and bosch motorsport. It achieves an astonishing 42 highway mpg and travels up to 609 miles on a single tank without sacrificing one bit of turbocharged performance. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 20 volkswagen jetta 4 cyl, 2. Id like to know what the real world gas mileage is. Volkswagen says the powertrain should be good for 31 mpg highway with the manual and 32 mpg highway with the dsg automatic. See the 2012 volkswagen jetta gas mileage figures for both the city and highway. Weve certainly spent plenty of time testing and reporting on this dieselpowered sedans light appetite for fuel, especially on the highway where olga. Before we begin, we should let you know how your vw model determines its fuel level on your gauge.
I just bought stanadyne performance formula one shot for my 20 passat tdi. Mpg is way above 40 commuting and approaches 50 mpg on the flats when traveling. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2012 volkswagen jetta. Sep 03, 20 we set out to verify these cars lofty highwayfueleconomy ratings42 mpg for the jetta, 46 for the cruzeby driving from our ann arbor headquarters to the worlds largest truck stop in. Cdn tdi is right about the city, the tdi tends to really under perform but even then i probably still get about 32 mpg in the city which is way better than my old a4. In the highway segment, i kept up with traffic, running the jetta at 5 to 10 mph above the speed limit, which ranged from 55 mph to 70 mph on my stretch. Ive been driving my 2012 golf tdi mtfor almost 3 months now, got 2300 miles on it and have been getting 3336 mpg per tank on it, averaging 440 milestank. The production of the volkswagen jetta began back in 1979 and here in 2016, it remains one of the bestselling sedans. Used 2012 volkswagen jetta for sale in chicago, il. Volkswagen runs a program called tdi tank wars in which tdi drivers compete for the best mileage figures.
Recently he drove a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen, fitted with the tdi turbodiesel engine and a sixspeed manual, into the georgia mountains up about 1800 feet and then back down again, and averaged 41 mpg. According to the 20 tdi maintenance schedule for us market pdf, via, oil and filter changes occur every 10 000 miles synthetic only, which allows for higher mileage between changes, same with tyre rotations. The 2017 volkswagen jettas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour about 47. The wheelbase of the 2011 jetta is almost 3 inches longer and the overall length has been stretched 3. A fivespeed manual transmission is standard and a sixspeed. What the corollaloving cranks always overlook is that a vw, even the lowest and cheapest version queued up at a. Standard on the golf tdi clean diesel is a smoothshifting sixspeed manual. Press the accelerator as slowly as you can get away with, and try to coast in a way that lets you avoid pressing the brake if possible. Shop 2012 volkswagen jetta vehicles for sale in chicago, il at cars. After takahashi went to phoenix and back with the jetta tdi, i took it right back again for the opening day of the cactus league. I understand that it varies and all the factors that make it vary. Regardless of the package, a sixspeed manual is standard on all tdi models and the 6speed dsg.
I looked on fuelly, and it looks like most people driving a 2001 jetta tdi are getting about 42 mpg. Highmpg taylors drive a volkswagen passat 1,626 miles on. For 2012, golf continues to be offered in both two and fourdoor models with a choice of 2. There is fuel economy data for each trim as well as a description of the drivetrain. The diesel powered volkswagen jetta tdi gets excellent mileage, currently rated at 42 miles per gallon on the highway by the epa. Theres not much new to report on the 2012 volkswagen jetta. We rounded up six 40 mpg highway compact sedans the chevrolet cruze eco, ford focus sfe, honda civic hf, hyundai elantra gls, mazda3, and volkswagen jetta tdi for this motor trend comparison. Based on data from 1,464 vehicles, 91,364 fuelups and 38,854,069 miles of driving, the 2012 volkswagen jetta gets a combined avg mpg of 35. Volkswagen jetta mpg actual mpg from,445 volkswagen. For full details such as dimensions, cargo capacity, suspension, colors, and brakes, click on a specific jetta trim. A choice of four engines and transmissions is available for the 2012 jetta sedan lineup. A long road trip with the 2015 volkswagen jetta tdi gets great fuel economy and reveals how far it can go on a single tank of gas.
What is the cost of general maintenance on vw jetta tdi. Golf sportwagen alltrack volkswagen jetta volkswagen jetta gli. Oh and after wards i found that the dealer had the tries at 26 psi. Brandnew for the 2011 model year, the 2012 jetta features a couple new options, and a few new option packages. Used 2012 volkswagen jetta sportwagen for sale near me. Recently he drove a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen, fitted with the tdi turbodiesel engine and a sixspeed manual, into the georgia mountains up about 1800 feet and then back down again, and.
Volkswagen jetta mpg,445 volkswagen jettas have provided 344. When i acquired a new job and the requirements were to have a vehicle to travel in with a minimum of 25 mpg average my choice was easy to get another vw tdi. My buddy and i are tryin to see who can get the best mpg. American consumers want all the benefits of small cars with all the roominess of larger one. But the 2012 volkswagen golf tdi highline that i just drove reveals there is a clear and compelling case for choosing diesel, and vw sales figures show the public, or at least a. Havent been around here for a long time since owning a 2003 passat a few years ago. A 6speed manual transmission is standard, but volkswagen also offers an optional 6speed dsg automatic, which features steering wheelmounted paddle shifters. Nov 23, 2015 the jetta tdi sportwagen gets good fuel economy, offers lots of practicality, and can actually be tuned to be a fun little car. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 volkswagen jetta 4dr manual tdi at u. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. Base model no one wanted but i did and got a good deal on my first fill up i recorded 47 mpg on mostly highway driving. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 volkswagen jetta 4 cyl, 2.
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