Volkswagen's TDI diesel engines have long attracted fans and repeat buyers. But now a second investigation this year into the reliability of its TDI engines may cast a shadow over its newest ...

Volkswagen's TDI diesel engines have long attracted fans and repeat buyers. But now a second investigation this year into the reliability of its TDI engines may cast a shadow over its newest ...

Stellar fuel efficiency is still the name of the game when it comes to our long-term Volkswagen Jetta TDI, as it’s averaging well over its EPA-estimated 30 city and 42 highway miles per gallon in our ...

I've now owned my 2011 Jetta TDI for about 2 months, and the one thing that keeps coming to my mind is 42 MPG. By the way in everyday driving you can get way better than the 42 MPG listed on the ...

If the Volkswagen Jetta TDI featured in our Battle Of The Eco Compact Cars comparison test looked familiar, that’s because it’s our long-term tester. In fact, you might say that the arrival of our ...

Ever wondered how it feel to drive around in a car with multiple personalities? Owners of the 11 million Volkswagens affected by the Dieselgate scandal could probably answer that question, since the ...

Per the Volkswagen Jetta TDI's owner's manual, page 290: "A new engine must be carefully broken in during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). During the first few hours of driving, the engine's ...

We’re all concerned about fuel economy these days, but ugh. Who wants to drive a boring fuel efficient car? “A lot of times you don’t recognize good gas mileage with a car that’s fun to drive,” says ...

The gentle rumble under the brown station wagon’s hood brings back memories of not too long ago as I sneak its 6-speed manual through the gears. So, too, the way it accelerates down a highway ...

Three months in this remains an excellent purchase. TDI with 6 speed manual. Averaging 47 mpg. Good power/Great torque. Engine should be mandatory in all cars. Car much more stylish and larger than ...

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta arrived with a thud, followed by a chorus of boos and catcalls from the Vee-Dub faithful. Boring. Cheap. We’ve already detailed all of the fruits and faults of the plain-Jane ...

Before I forget, let's talk about the Volkswagen Jetta TDI's 37G2 DSG update. I've had a few months to get acquainted with the transmission's modified behavior and here's the scoop: it works. Shifts ...