2006 Volkswagen Jetta tdi review from North America
"I like this car a lot--low carbon footprint, comfort, acceleration and handling in a compact package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing wrong so far.
General comments?
Surprising pickup for a diesel.
Easy to stall with clutch, until you get the hang of it... much less forgiving of insufficient throttle than a gasoline engine-clutch combo.
The seating positions are the most adjustable I have ever seen. I love the up-down lever to adjust height of driver's seat.
Diesel mileage a little worse than promised (45-47), but better than all, but my Prius.
Sunroof wind-screen hums at highway speeds. Wish it didn't make all that noise.
Windows-up feature includes closing the sunroof, all with the locking key. Great feature.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3779 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2006 |