Is the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel a good vehicle?
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel and all model years in our database. Our rich analysis includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2003 Jetta Diesel featuring deep dives into trim levels including GLS TDI, etc. with careful analysis around pricing, features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving and performance. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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Edmunds has deep data on over 6 million new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles, including all models of the 2003 volkswagen jetta Diesel and all available trim types: GLS TDI, etc. Rich, trim-level features & specs and options data tracked for the 2003 jetta Diesel include (but are not limited to): MSRP, available incentives and deals, average price paid, warranty information (basic, drivetrain, and maintenance), features (interior and exterior color, upholstery, bluetooth, navigation, cruise control, parking assistance, lane sensing, keyless ignition, satellite radio, folding rears seats,run flat tires, wheel type, tire size, sunroof, etc.), vehicle specifications (engine cylinder count, drivetrain, engine power, torque, engine displacement, transmission), fuel economy and MPG (city, highway, and combined, fuel capacity, range), vehicle dimensions (interior cabin space, vehicle length and width, seating capacity, cargo space). Edmunds also provides tools to allow shopper to compare vehicles to similar models of their choosing by warranty, interior features, exterior features, specifications, vehicle dimensions, consumer rating, edmunds expert review, safety rating, and color.
2003 volkswagen jetta Diesel Gas Mileage
2003 volkswagen jetta GL TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M), 5-speed manual, diesel fuel
38 combined MPG
35 city MPG/44 highway MPG
2003 volkswagen jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 4A), 4-speed automatic, diesel fuel
33 combined MPG
29 city MPG/40 highway MPG
2003 volkswagen jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M), 5-speed manual, diesel fuel
38 combined MPG
35 city MPG/44 highway MPG
Which 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesels are available in my area
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Used 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Overview
The used 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel is offered in the following styles: GL TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M), GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 4A), and GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M). Pre-owned Jetta Diesel models are available with a 0-liter diesel engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The used 2003 Jetta Diesel comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic.
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What do people think of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?
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Review
Looked through some of the reviews and noticed not one for a diesel and everyone main complaint being MPG. Well just wanted to state that the TDI Wagon for my family has reliably gets 35-38 mpg depending how one drives on the highway and has had no major problems for 225k miles. Only things replaced was 2 alternators, original died and its replacement died while under warranty and had to clean the carbon out once so far out of the engine. everything about driving is like the gasoline that everyone has talked about.
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What options are available on the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel?
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Available Volkswagen Jetta 2003 Diesel Trims: 1.4T S, 1.4T SE, SE PZEV, S, 1.8T SE Sport, 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition, S w/Technology, 2.0T GLI, TDI, SE, SE PZEV w/Connectivity, SEL PZEV, 1.8T Sport PZEV, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition, 2.5, 1.8T SEL, SE PZEV w/Connectivity, Navigation, Sport, 1.4T S w/Technology, TDI SE w/Connectivity, Wolfsburg Edition PZEV, 1.8T SEL PZEV, GL, GLS 1.8T, SEL, TDI S, S PZEV, 1.4T SE w/Connectivity, TDI SEL, GLI SEL PZEV, GLX VR6, Base PZEV, 1.8T SEL Premium, Base, Limited Edition PZEV, SE w/Connectivity, Navigation, SportWagen TDI, Value Edition, 1.8T Sport, SE w/Connectivity, TDI Value Edition, Value Edition , 2.0T GLI SEL, 2.5 PZEV, GL 1.8T, GL PZEV, GLI, GLI SEL, GLS (1999.5), SEL Premium PZEV, SportWagen S, SportWagen SE, SportWagen SE PZEV, 2.0T, 2.0T GLI SE PZEV, GLI 1.8T, GLI SE, GLI SE PZEV, GLI VR6, GLS TDI, GLS VR6, GLS Wolfsburg Edition 1.8T, Hybrid SEL Premium, Limited Edition, SportWagen SEL, TDi
Exterior Colors: Platinum Gray Metallic, Black, Pure White, Reflex Silver Metallic, Black Uni, Silk Blue Metallic, Tornado Red, Cardinal Red Metallic, White Silver Metallic, Candy White, Moonrock Silver Metallic, Tempest Blue Metallic, Toffee Brown Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic/Black Roof, Pure White/Black Roof, Tornado Red/Black Roof, Blue Graphite Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, Salsa Red, Dark Bronze Metallic, Platinum Gray, White Gold Metallic, Campanella White, Deep Black Metallic, Bright Green Pearl, Galactic Blue, Reflex Silver, Shadow Blue, Silver Arrow, Wheat Beige, Galactic Blue Metallic, Silver Arrow Metallic, Alaska Green Metallic, Baltic Green Pearl, Blue Graphite, Blue Lagoon Metallic, Cool White, Indigo Blue, Mojave Beige, Spice Red
Interior Colors: Titan Black leatherette, Titan Black cloth, Cornsilk Beige leatherette, Palladium Gray/Black cloth, Titan Black/Palladium Gray cloth, Titan Black w/Black Headliner leatherette, Titan Black w/Gray Contrast Stitching leatherette, Black/Ceramique leatherette, GLI Titan Black leatherette, Gray, Anthracite leatherette, Ceramique (Gray) cloth, Titan Black velour, Titan Black/Carbon leatherette, Pure Beige leatherette, Art Gray leatherette, Black, Beige, Latte Macchiato cloth, Anthracite velour, Beige/Black leatherette, Art Gray cloth, Art Gray leather, Gray leather, Gray leatherette, Latte Macchiato velour, Pure Beige leather, Titan Black/Art Grey leatherette
Popular Features: Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Post-collision safety system, Aux Audio Inputs, Trip Computer, Bluetooth, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Heated seats, Back-up camera, USB Inputs, Keyless Entry/Start, Blind Spot Monitoring, Power Driver Seat, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Navigation, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Parking sensors, Upgraded Headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Leather Seats, Alarm, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 5, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), diesel, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
