2009 Jetta TDI Vehicles Make Fuel Efficiency Government Listing

OF all the vehicles that made the EPA and Energy Departments' list of the most fuel efficient vehicles, the 2 Volkswagons that made the list are the only clean diesel fuel vehicles. The rest are hybrids, which makes the Jetta an interesting find. A slim10 look, and great fuel efficiency make a car you can't go wrong with.

"Many of the vehicles on this list are hybrids, and we're proud to have the only clean diesel cars to receive top honors in such an import list, particularly," said Mark Barnes, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "At a time when fuel economy is top of mind for consumers we are proud of our Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen TDI for offering a true no compromise deal for consumers -- comfort, economy and performance."

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the Jetta TDI at an economical 29 mpg City and 40 mpg Highway. Testing done in real world conditions showed a bit better estimates as well. Leading third-party certifier, AMCI, has tested the Jetta TDI and found it performed 24 percent better in real world conditions, achieving 38 mpg in the City and 44 mpg on the Highway.