• New Car Test Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (November 21, 2008)

"You'll need a few revs to put the TDI in motion, and as the tachometer climbs past 1500 rpm serious thrust is ladled on smoothly and evenly right to redline. Don't expect to win any traffic light Grands Prix but tire chirping is not unusual, especially when launching from a stop into a sharp turn."—New Car Test DriveNew Car Test Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (August 2008)

"With a negligible purchase cost differential, an amazing range, admirable durability, excellent performance and handling, and none of the historical diesel disadvantages, this diesel might be the car for you."—Auto ChannelThe Auto Channel: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI (November 2, 2008)

"All told, the TDI differs only in the most obvious ways from the gas versions. It requires fuel that's harder to find, especially in some regions, but most of the drawbacks associated with diesels are gone: It starts immediately and can operate down to -10 degrees F; it sounds distinctive but not particularly noisy; it appears to be smokeless; and the exhaust simply doesn't smell, mainly thanks to modern fuel's decreased sulfur content. It has adequate power, and it even has the same service interval as gas Jettas: 10,000 miles."—Cars.comCars.com: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (October 21, 2008)