There are two popular new trends that more American drivers seem to be interested in – wagons and diesels. And few automakers are better known in both of those areas than the Volkswagen Group, which is why the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI is ideal for car buyers looking for cargo space, high mileage, and anything but an SUV.
The Jetta remains the best selling model in the Volkswagen lineup, and now with even more bodystyles and powertrains to choose from, the Jetta offers even more choices. The Jetta SportWagen S begins at $19,510 which places it competitively within the midst of other compacts. However, the TDI model will push the price past $20K.
Powering the VW SportWagen TDI is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine which produces 140 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft of torque. Unlike diesels of the past, the TDI is ultra quiet. But best of all, the SportWagen TDI can easily garner 40 miles per gallons on the highway, which is mileage an SUV could only dream of.
Although it boasts the fuel economy of a hybrid, the Volkswagen SportWagen TDI is not merely about efficiency. The interior of the SportWagen also offers upscale amenities and high-qualities materials throughout. Even in the base model, the design and build quality puts the Jetta way ahead of the competition. The SportWagen can also be had with a panoramic sunroof that fills the cabin with an abundance of light.
There are certainly more affordable offerings in this segment, but the Volkswagen SportWagen TDI is a stand out with hybrid-like MPG and the utility of a SUV. For those that desire a vehicle that excels in those areas, plus provides interior comfort that’s superior to other “economy cars,” SportWagen TDI may be the ideal vehicle that can balance it all without causing you to break the bank.
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