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Love my TDI!
carcully, 05/21/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
54 of 57 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Toffee Brown 2013 Jetta TDI last summer, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. My folks have a 2011 Jetta TDI Sportwagen, so I had the pleasure of driving their car on occasion, and was immediately hooked on its performance and power, with such incredible fuel economy. We have 2 sons, and it transports the 4 of us around very comfortably. I love that the actual MPG is even BETTER than what is advertised. We get about 38 around town, and have gotten 51 on freeway trips. Love the V-tex Leatherette interior--so easy to clean. Just a great all-around vehicle.
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI 52 mpg
rp4042, 09/20/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought this car on July 30 2013 and wish I had bought it sooner. I love this vehicle. the only gripe I have is the odometer is not constantly displayed in the speedometer, rather you have to page through a display screen to read it. Volkswagen claims 42mpg on the highway ' but I get 52 mpg with 60% highway and 40% city driving' as long as you keep the rpm's below 2,000 rpm's. this is with the automated manual transmission. my best for those conditions was 55.4 mpg. as far as some people saying the interior looks cheap I beg the differ it is not flashy like some other cars but certainly not cheap. this car is a joy to drive on winding roads.
Loved the car...Big problem
kittykat35, 02/04/2015
updated 08/20/2019
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
Bought the car new..loved the stick,turbo,diesel combination...handled like a proper German sedan..car didn't settle in till 90mph+. At 35K the high-pressure (32000psi) fuel pump failed and sprayed metal fragments through out the fuel system resulting in $5000 repair bill ! Covered under warranty for 1 time but the dealer claimed it was contaminated fuel. Had only used diesel fuel from a high volume station that has city and school district contracts. Come to find out these Bosch pumps are on their 3rd redesign and one of the failure suspects is the low sulfur fuel that has no/reduced lubricants. Owner's manual says not to use additives but if you have one be sure use an additive. ..Up-date 8/19...Traded car the week after this nightmare was "fixed".
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8 Month, 25,000 Mile Review
bailey08, 04/30/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2004 Infiniti for a new Jetta TDI 8 months ago and currently have 25k miles on it. I bought it because of the gas mileage since I commute/travel 3k miles a month. With that said, I average between 38-40 mpg on my commute to and from work. Volkswagen advertises that you can get 609 miles to one tank and that is an understatement. I made it home from NC to the NJ on one tank of gas: 625 miles. (avg speed 70 mph). The DSG transmission is a lot of fun to drive. It offers every-day "Drive" mode or the more exciting "S" mode or for maximum power, you can switch to manual mode. If you are looking for a daily driver/commuter car that offers much more, you should definitely consider.
JETTA TDI is the best car i have ever owned.
rp4042, 03/20/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought my jetta tdi on July 30 2013 and have loved it ever since. i have 27904 miles on it and have not had a single problem with it. i consistently get over 50mpg driving to work in the morning. the return trip home is stop and go about half the way and I average 40-42mpg.to obtain the best mpg try to keep rpm at 2000 rpm or less. when i have the car loaded with hundreds of lbs of gear and an additional person and driving 75-80 mph i still get between 45-47mpg. with the extra cost of diesel over gas i still saved $1500.00 over what it cost to run my old 2 liter gas trade in for 20,000 miles.
Great Overall Fuel Saver!
emotionalrat15, 01/24/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in November of 2012 and optioned it with Bluetooth, RCD-510 Touch Screen radio and a sunroof. I love it! Its a great city car, however it needs to have lots of highway miles due to its DPF(Diesel Particulate Filter) not burning the soot properly in city conditions,so it clogs up. That was when my mom had it for a week when I was gone and when I stepped into it a warning light came on that it was clogged. I phoned VW and they said drive it on the highway for a few miles and the light will go out. And so it did. I get 46 mpg combined, its a blast to drive, but it needs a bout 20 more hp when merging at freeway speeds. But going slower, there is gobs of torque! I love it!
Fuel Efficiency Without Sacrificing Torque
Marcelo Murillo, 09/08/2015
updated 03/10/2021
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've own this Jetta since December 2013 when I bought it "used" with about 10K on the odometer, it now has close to 130k miles on the odometer. Here's what I think so far. Pros: -Handling -Lots of torque, low end torque, the useful type. -Fuel economy -#dieselgate (yes may be a con as well but this is more of a fault on VW than the car design and I received a juicy settlement from VW and Bosch) -Build quality, It has no squeaks or rattles, paint is chipped from road debris but not faded, no rust (I live in Florida, car is garaged 90% of the time) -DSG Transmission makes driving a pleasure and not boring (see cons as well) -Still have the original brakes, rotors and shocks, no replacement needed yet. -Cabin noise levels are very quiet for this segment -Sound system (I have the Fender edition one) -Interior design, it has aged very well and does not look outdated, simple German design nothing gimmicky about it. -interior materials seem to be holding up well to use, interior is tan colored and it does not look worn out, I do take care of my cars and clean them regularly. -Trunk space is decent for this segment, we've taken long road trips and fit everything we needed. -stable at high speeds, makes you feel safe on the highway. Cons: -Proper maintenance is expensive compared to my wife's Toyota Scion iM for example -Diesel Maintenance is more expensive than the regular gas version -DSG transmission can be jerky at low speeds -VW dealership maintenance departments are awful in my area, stay away. Find a trusted euro car shop instead. -Ride quality may be uncomfortable to some that are used to softer tuned cars, this car is tuned the German way which is fine with me. -lacks tech such as a backup camera and apple car play (this was 2013 after all) -OEM headlights are awful, not very bright. Upgrade yours ASAP -back seat space may be limited if you have more than 1 kid, specially with rear facing car seats -my wife complains the rear seat is too low and may give you a backache if you are taller. Scheduled Maintenance, problems and replaced parts: -AC compressor went out at 100K miles, replaced for $1200 -Alternator went out at around 115K miles, replaced for $600 -Tensioner pully and service belts replaced at around 100K miles -2 battery replacements, one under warranty early on and one at around 100K miles -Horn replaced at around 20k miles, under warranty at no cost -ignition switch replaced at around 80k miles, a recall and under warranty no cost to me. -Scheduled maintenance replacement of timing belt and water pump at 110K miles. $1200 - As of 115k miles the front passenger lock seems to be sticking, sometimes it will not unlock. Per shop the motor may be going bad, recommended replacement about 2 years ago but still working on and off, have not replaced yet. Shop quoted me $250 -wipers motor making noise when in use, shop recommended replacement 2 years ago, not done yet, still working so far. -regular maintenance is every 10k miles or 1 year. lowest $100 for a regular oil change and up to $300 if full service needed (DSG service+oil change+fuel filter) Conclusion: Overall it has been a pleasant experience owning this car, at near 130K miles it is still rides and drives like new, maintenance is not cheap but if you do it properly you can drive this car for a long time. I plan on keeping mine for at least another 100K miles if possible maybe more, not having a car payment and excellent fuel economy outweighs the maintenance costs. I will recommend this car to anyone that is willing to follow the scheduled maintenance for this car but if you are used to cars that require little maintenance or you just want to put gas in it and go I would suggest getting a boring but less expensive to maintain Toyota Corollas or Honda Civics.
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Maybe biased because I had a Bimmer
happy163, 01/04/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Alright, so this was a trade in for another lease I had which was a 2013 Passat SE. This Jetta was better and a lot more fun to drive than the Passat. The TDI engine is a lot more lively and engaging than the 2.5 Liter in the Passat. The electronic steering was fun as well. The wishbone suspension however, was very noticeable for someone who knows a thing or two about handling. The back end is just too unstable on curves and wishy washy. I had this unpleasant rattling noise in the center console where the cup holders are. It would never go away. The gas mileage in the vehicle was excellent as I put on more miles on the car, the better the gas range was. At one point i was getting 45MPG.
Love my 2013 Jetta Turbo Diesel 6 speed Manual
mr_chosenone, 02/10/2015
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2011 new Jetta Turbo Diesel 6 speed standard and loved it so much, I sold it to my best friend and bought a 2013 with the exact same set up. They're both identical cars except for their birth year. Both are a blast to drive. I can drive it like I stole it and still get over 45 mpg. Love the electric steering. Buy the manual model if you want to have fun driving this little car. I have and will continue to recommend this car to my friends.
The good and the bad
maninva, 03/21/2014
updated 03/22/2016
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
Like other reviewers I had a bit of buyers remorse upon driving this car home from the dealer. No auto headlamps, compass, auto dimming review mirror or back up cam left me a little disappointed. The car grew on me once I got used to it. It is fun to drive and I enjoy getting 50 mpg on the highway. At 8k the paint on the front bumper started to chip off very easily. After three different attempts to have VW repaint the bumper they refused to do so. This was my first VW and will be my last. I will not buy cars from a manufacturer that doesn't stand behind it's product. A follow up to my previous review. Luckily I traded the Jetta in Dec of 2014. It was the worst car I have ever purchased. Had I kept it I would have lost thousand of dollars in value after the Emission Cheating Scandal came to light. I will never own another VW.
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