Fuel economy-minded buyers have long been drawn to Volkswagen's TDI diesel-powered cars. But in September, the Environmental Protection Agency called out the automaker for cheating on emissions ...

I'm not a fan of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, but this TDI variant has been blessed with one heck of an engine and transmission combo. Antuan Goodwin Senior Writer, Electrified Cars Antuan started out ...

What the Volkswagen Jetta TDI clean-diesel sedan lacks in electronic gizmos it makes up for with a rewarding driving experience and superior mileage. The Jetta sedan has been redesigned for 2011, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diesel engines are 25 to 30 percent more efficient than comparably sized gasoline engines, and, unlike hybrids, they don’t require battery packs that can add hundreds of pounds to the weight of the ...

With the economy on the verge of melting down, fuel prices at outrageous levels, and global warming threatening to torch your prized rhododendrons, it might be wise to look for a more economical car ...

How far can you go on a tank of gas? Perhaps 250 miles? 350? 400? Two weeks ago, I went 525 miles with just a 14.5-gallon tank. Yes, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI is an impressive car. It ...

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 ...

Volkswagen's next-gen Jetta TDI, unveiled at the Washington, DC Auto Show, will hit the US market in spring 2008. VW's "cleanest diesel ever for the US" will meet emissions standards for all 50 states ...

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