All that said i bought this 2012 jetta tdi because of the quality, reliability, mpg, and i feel like i got what i asked for and much more. Fuel economy of the 2012 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. We test whether you should buy a postscandal volkswagen tdi. Real mpg on 2003 jetta manual vs auto tdiclub forums. These are the epas estimates of fuel economy in the 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi equipped with the 6speed. Why is it that 2002 and 2003 jetta wagon tdi are 50 mpg but then the 2004 is only 47. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2012 volkswagen jetta. Roomy, comfortable, plenty of torque, and a highway. I need your expert input on jetta wagon tdi manual. Acceleration lag from complete stop in 2012 jetta tdi w dsg.
In manual mode, the transmission is programmed well, responsive and obedient. The epa estimates that you can drive the jetta tdi for up to 509 miles on one tank 80 percent highway, 20 percent city, however on various forums, many jetta tdi owners report getting more than 600 miles to. Honestly i wouldnt worry about eking out the extra mpgs, daily driving just isnt conducive to it, and 50 mpg is a bit to much to ask for. The 2012 volkswagen jetta turbo diesel gets 45 mpg on the. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 volkswagen jetta 4 cyl, 2. I am ashamed to say that i enjoyed myself in a jetta, my most hated car. I just bought my 2012 jetta tdi w dsg and it now has about 1200 miles on it and around 900 miles i noticed that sometimes when i would pull out of my street into traffic in drive mode the acceleration would lag as in the vehicle would roll and when the rpms got up high enough then it would take off sometimes chirping the tires. Between details like this, the 2012 volkswagen jetta tdi s great fuel economy 42 mpg on the highway, and its dsg direct shift gearbox allows you to shift from the steering wheel without a manual clutch, this is one of the most fun cars on the road today. In either wagon or sedan jettas, its pegged at 2431 mpg with the sixspeed automatic, or at 2333 mpg with the fivespeed manual.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2012 volkswagen jetta sedan 4d s. 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. Real mpg on 2003 jetta manual vs auto vw mkiva4 tdis ve and pd. 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. In tdi form, the jetta sportwagen earns an epaestimated 42 mpg highway although most drivers report getting better mileage over time with the manual. Additionally, find 2012 volkswagen jetta warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. Brandnew for the 2011 model year, the 2012 jetta features a couple new options, and a few new option packages. The 2012 jetta lineup features compact sedan and station wagon jetta sportwagen body styles.
Tdi clean diesel the jetta tdi clean diesel is the engineering equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Volkswagen says the powertrain should be good for 31 mpg highway with the manual and 32 mpg highway with the dsg automatic. I would have thought there would be a greater advantage to the manual than 3 mpg. Used volkswagen jetta with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Oct 29, 2012 the sixth generation volkswagen jetta debuted last year as a 2011 model and with an all new model came an all new tdi version of the car. The north american model was previously codenamed nms new midsize sedan and the version the rest of the world gets is sometimes referred to as b7. I know that vw says that the manual gets 43 mpg and the automatic gets 40 mpg, but is this accurate. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2012 volkswagen beetle 4 cyl, 2. The insurance institute for highway safety gave the 2012 jetta sedan a good rating for moderateoverlap front impacts, side impacts, roof strength, and for headrestraint and seat crash performance. Aug 18, 2015 i am ashamed to say that i enjoyed myself in a jetta, my most hated car. 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. Theres not much new to report on the 2012 volkswagen jetta. Weve certainly spent plenty of time testing and reporting on this dieselpowered sedans light appetite for fuel, especially on the highway where olga really shines.
View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 volkswagen jetta 4dr manual tdi at u. Based on data from 1,463 vehicles, 91,159 fuelups and 38,783,871 miles of driving, the 2012 volkswagen jetta gets a combined avg mpg of 35. March 23, 2018 does volkswagens dieselemissions fix affect realworld fuel economy or performance. So im getting a legit 50 mpg in my 2015 jetta tdi 6speed manual with fewer than 8k miles on it. A range of available engine choices and composed driving dynamics make the 2012 jetta fun to drive. It achieves an astonishing 42 highway mpg and travels up to 609 miles on a single tank without sacrificing one bit of turbocharged performance. I am very disappointed i was thinking that a new one would get better gas mileage than a year old one.
Check out the full specs of the 2012 volkswagen jetta 2. Used 2012 volkswagen jetta for sale kelley blue book. Search over 32,400 listings to find the best local deals. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2012 volkswagen jetta sportwagen wagon 4d tdi. But id like to hear from the group about what youve experienced. The 2012 vw jetta delivers a better driving feel and more backseat room than many other compact sedans. Id like to know what the real world gas mileage is.
I guess i am interested primarily on the actual gas mileage advantages of the manual vs. The worst complaints are engine, electrical, and accessories interior problems. Features and specs for the 2012 volkswagen jetta tdi including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drive train and more. See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. The 2012 volkswagen jetta is available as a 4door, 5seat sedan. A friend of mine has a 2002 tdi and has averaged about 42 mpg since he. Used volkswagen jetta with manual transmission for sale. There is fuel economy data for each trim as well as a description of the drivetrain. Browse and compare used 2012 volkswagen jetta for sale. The most accurate 2012 volkswagen jettas mpg estimates based on real world results of 38.
The 2012 volkswagen jetta sedan received a 4star rating for frontal impacts and a 5star rating for side impacts from nhtsa. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks. The table below shows all 2012 volkswagen jetta specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Dec 11, 2015 between details like this, the 2012 volkswagen jetta tdis great fuel economy 42 mpg on the highway, and its dsg direct shift gearbox allows you to shift from the steering wheel without a manual clutch, this is one of the most fun cars on the road today. Gas mileage of 2012 vehicles by volkswagen fuel economy. A fiveseat interior is standard for both body styles. 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. I love that i was able to buy a 6 year old car as a cpo and that it is covered by a 2 year24k mile warranty. Ive been doing a lot of freeway driving, and i always do 10 over. I do not drive this car gently, 7585mph depending on the traffic flow on the interstate.
Used 2012 volkswagen jetta tdi for sale with photos cargurus. His results confirm consistent reports from actual drivers that the epas official mileage numbers for the jetta tdi 29 mpg city 40 mpg highway for the automatic, 30 41 for the manual are. We have 1,622 2012 volkswagen jetta vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 971 1owner cars, and 1,994 personal use cars. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Realworld experience shows that the jetta tdi consistently returns 40 mpg or better. 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 jetta sportwagen tdi crushes its epa ratings before a. The whole reason i boughtit was because my bf has a 01 jetta tdi and it gets 4547 mpg.
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. I understand that it varies and all the factors that make it vary. With my automatic, the best average tank i ever got was 45, this was. Mar 06, 2009 his results confirm consistent reports from actual drivers that the epas official mileage numbers for the jetta tdi 29 mpg city 40 mpg highway for the automatic, 30 41 for the manual are. We can help you calculate and track your fuel economy. Has all of the space i need, has good pick up with the turbo, gets 35 mpg average, and goes over 400 miles on a tank. Baseline fueleconomy testing of our jetta sportwagen tdi resulted in an impressive 43. Havent been around here for a long time since owning a 2003 passat a few years ago. Based on data from 1,460 vehicles, 91,034 fuelups and 38,735,239 miles of driving, the 2012 volkswagen jetta gets a combined avg mpg of 35. See the 2012 volkswagen jetta gas mileage figures for both the city and highway. A 6speed manual transmission is standard, but volkswagen also offers an optional 6speed dsg automatic, which features steering wheelmounted paddle shifters.
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