Is the 2013 VW Jetta TDI a good car?

Is the 2013 VW Jetta TDI a good car?

Volkswagen might have forsaken its traditional enthusiasts, yet the 2013 VW Jetta is still a solid choice as small sedans go. Its spacious interior, standard features, comfortable ride and optional fuel-efficient diesel fit well with the needs of most buyers.

What is a 2013 Jetta TDI worth?

Convertible models open at just under $26,000 and top out close to $32,000. The new-for-2013 TDI runs from around $24,000 to $27,000.

Is the Volkswagen Jetta TDI a good car?

A good, used Jetta TDI, on the other hand, will easily last much longer and won’t cost too much when repairs are needed. Repair Pal gave the Volkswagen Jetta a four out of five when it comes to reliability and estimates an average annual repair cost of $609.

How much horsepower does a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI have?

140 hp2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI / Horsepower

Are 2013 Jettas reliable?

How Reliable Is the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta? The Jetta has a 2.5 out of five reliability rating from J.D. Power, which is below average compared to all cars on the road. By comparison, the Honda Civic has a much better rating of 4.5 out of five.

How long does a 2013 VW Jetta last?

However, the VW Jetta has shown the ability to surpass the 100,000-mile mark with few issues. Some Jetta models have even exceeded the 200,000-mile mark with only a few issues. If we use the 100,000-mile mark as an indicator, the average VW Jetta will last about 7.5 years.

How much horsepower does a 2013 Jetta TDI have?

How long does a TDI engine last?

The main reason I purchased the VW Golf TDI is that with the diesel engine, life expectancy is 50-80% longer. A well-maintained diesel engine can easily go 400-500,000 miles.

Is the 2013 VW Jetta a good car to buy?

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is roomy and quite efficient, especially when equipped with the diesel engine. But other small sedans will likely be more enjoyable to own overall. We’re over it.

What kind of engine does a 2013 VW Jetta have?

An all-new hybrid model also joins the lineup later in the model year. The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta S comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 115 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional.

What are the trim levels of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

The 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is available in Base, S, SE, SEL and TDI trim levels. The Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is reviewed separately, as are the performance-oriented GLI and the new Jetta Hybrid.

Should you buy a diesel or a Jetta Hybrid?

Volkswagen’s Jetta hybrid offers significantly better EPA ratings (42/48) for only $940 more than a DSG-automatic-equipped TDI (although, typical of the engine type, the diesel proved superb in real-world mileage, besting the hybrid by 1 mpg over 300 miles of mixed driving in our four-way-Jetta comparison test ).