Overview & Reviews

The Sportwagen body style and diesel-fueled TDI engine debut for the 2009 VW Jetta. Unlike the previous-generation Jetta's TDI, this more powerful diesel engine is 50-state certified in terms of emissions. Other changes throughout the Jetta lineup include stability control, heated seats and heated washer nozzles added as standard equipment. The optional navigation system has also been substantially upgraded to include a touchscreen interface and a 30GB hard drive.

• Diverse selection of strong engines, upscale look and feel, comfortable seats, impressive cargo capacity in both body styles, pleasant ride.

• Below-average fuel economy with 2.5-liter engine, small backseat compared to midsize competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Buy yourself a TDI - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Mike - June 1 - 11:43 am

  This is one well made machine. Handles like its on rails. Great lines and its a TDI to boot. I can now thumb my nose at the gas pumps.

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  VW Jetta TDI - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Ken - May 14 - 11:46 am

  I purchased a new Jetta TDI 6 speed manual car a few weeks ago. First tank of diesel averaged a little over 45 mpg. This car looks, drives and rides like a car costing a great deal more. Standard equipment on this car would be options on others. I can only say this is a great well priced 4 door car.

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  Good Travel Buddy - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Steelpanwoman - May 4 - 8:26 pm

  I have put almost 12,000 miles on this car and have enjoyed it with one exception. . They actually found out that this car, being one of the first manual TDI wagons, was running too clean and choking itself. It behaved much better after the EGR valve replacement. Fussy clutch in 1st until it was broken in. It likes to hiccup after startup during the first minute the engine is warm.(Part of EGR software issue) A software upgrade was performed last week, but still have the problem. I drive aggressively and get 32 MPG around town,36 HWY. Drove 525.5 miles on one tank road trip and got 41.2 MPG . A great highway cruiser and fun to drive.

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  New Salsa Red Sedan - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By JerryI - April 10 - 6:23 pm

  Had to take back to dealer after 450 miles when engine light came on. Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. First non-Japanese car so Im hoping reliability isnt too much of an issue. Purchased for gas mileage, sporty nature and uniqueness, durability of diesel engine. I drive many highway miles. Standard radio has very tinny sound, not for listening to music. Will need to upgrade. Air conditioning is weak. Vents hardly blow out much cold air. No complaints about the ride, acceleration or gas mileage. Feels solid and looks good.

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  TDI for fun - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Huxley - March 19 - 5:36 am

  2009 Jetta TDI I currently have less than 1400 miles. I took a short trip of 250 miles and received 47 mpg. This was great. The Sport Wagon would be my preference. Since my walker doesnt fit in the trunk with the back seat up. It appears to be a large trunk but not the depth I would like.

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  My third TDI and the best yet - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Chet - March 1 - 3:30 am

  This is our third TDI and first sedan. We still have an 05 wagon but will be trading for a new sport wagon in late spring of 09. Our 03 wagon saved my wifes life when she was T-boned and ended up upside down 100 yards down the road. Not a scratch, a very safe car.

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  Move Over Prius, Heres The New Standard - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Bryan - February 23 - 4:00 pm

  Watch out, all you denizens in your hybrid econo boxes with 500 pound batteries under the backseat and your smug looks at the stoplight. Ive seen the future, and am driving it now. That future is the 2009 Jetta TDI, especially the Sportwagen model. Imagine averaging, in a new, tight, not broken-in engine, 50+ MPG on the highway on cruise control, and in the high 30s in town, with lots of torque, comfortable interior, German engineering, and handling which, while not as good as my Lotus Europa, is a LOT more responsive and tight than a lot of more pedestrian cars. Do yourself a favor, hie yourself down to your VW dealer and drive one for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed.

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  Clunker trade in - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By ken - February 16 - 8:10 am

  Drive 30K miles a year. Cost for diesel will pay for itself in 1 year. Range 500 miles using 12.5 gallons. Came with 6 months free Satellite. Now do not have to listen to the political hate shows. If American companies had this engine they would need to be bailed out and we do not need to rely as much on foreign oil. Traced in 1999 truck(clunker) getting 12 MPG and now getting 40+ MPG Great car so far(6500 miles)

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  Love my new TDI sedan - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Eugene - February 16 - 2:40 am

  The last car I owned that was actually fun to drive was a 1988(?) VW Jetta. This car may not be quite in that class but its hella more fun to drive than the trucks and SUVs Ive had over the past 20 years or so. My reliability rating is based on only 1 week of ownership, but so far so good. Since nothing has gone wrong, I give it a 10.

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  Surprising satisfaction - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
  By ed din - February 15 - 8:26 pm

  Everything perfect. Ignition key could be removed when not in park. Complicated repair in steering column performed by dealer with overnite wait for parts. Made note of upcoming 20000 mile service. We love to drive it and disappointed that we did not give it a good work-out in recent weather.