fdkoh99
Junior Ranger
OK - there has been lots of discussion regarding the VW Jetta Sportwagen, its towing capacity and mileage.
I purchased a Jetta TDI 6 speed manual... Note: the diesel automatic can not tow anything and is specifically called out in the manual as voiding the warranty.
Results after 4000 miles.
Car alone traveling 65 mph on flat terrain is 48+ miles per gallon.
With the trailer......on flat terrain (south dakota) with the AC on....
55mph = 42 mpg
60mph = 37.5 mpg
65mph = 34 mpg
70mph = 28.2 mpg
75mph = 26.5 mpg
80mph = 24.8 mpg
other data points
67mph (rolling hills) = 30mpg
60mph (hilly - eastern Wyoming) = 34 mpg
Power was never an issue - very strong torque
On board computer said upshift... but seem too aggressive with the trailer - so I ignored the shift recommendations... went with feel/sound, and kept the RPMs above 1400 with the trailer attached.
All in all - great handling ...
But just a data point.
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Dave K
I purchased a Jetta TDI 6 speed manual... Note: the diesel automatic can not tow anything and is specifically called out in the manual as voiding the warranty.
Results after 4000 miles.
Car alone traveling 65 mph on flat terrain is 48+ miles per gallon.
With the trailer......on flat terrain (south dakota) with the AC on....
55mph = 42 mpg
60mph = 37.5 mpg
65mph = 34 mpg
70mph = 28.2 mpg
75mph = 26.5 mpg
80mph = 24.8 mpg
other data points
67mph (rolling hills) = 30mpg
60mph (hilly - eastern Wyoming) = 34 mpg
Power was never an issue - very strong torque
On board computer said upshift... but seem too aggressive with the trailer - so I ignored the shift recommendations... went with feel/sound, and kept the RPMs above 1400 with the trailer attached.
All in all - great handling ...
But just a data point.
http://www.campinnforum.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showgallery&Number=15134&#Post15134
Dave K
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