VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 2009 spec

[anthony]

Was at my local dealership today,where they received their first 2009 Jetta TSI 1.4 models.
I took the 7 speed automatic for a quick drive,and was impressed.
It looks identical to any other Jetta,but has the new TSI badge on the back,and a new radio set up.
The TDI seems to have an upgraded motor,and now has the 2.0 tdi BADGE on the back.
The 2.0 TSI model seems to be identical.
Nothing yet on the VWA website.

[phaeton]

Yeah I don't know what VWA are planning ???

I saw 1.4 TSI specs on VWA website about a month or two back for a day, then it was taken down.

[anthony]

I would watch the press,as am sure they will give this new model a proper launch...

[neil]

Does the TDI come with the new 7 speed DSG.
Was told the TDI would not get it for some time.

[gerhard]

Does the TDI come with the new 7 speed DSG.
Was told the TDI would not get it for some time.

It won't, because the TDI has too much torque for the 7 speeder. The 7 has dry clutches and handles less torque than the 6 speeder with oil filled clutches.

Not sure if you'd ever need 7 speeds in the TDIs.

[neil]

It won't, because the TDI has too much torque for the 7 speeder. The 7 has dry clutches and handles less torque than the 6 speeder with oil filled clutches.

Not sure if you'd ever need 7 speeds in the TDIs.

Thanks gerhard.

The new Audi 1.9 TDI has a 7 speed and they claim fuel figure of 3.5L/100 from memory.

[gerhard]

Thanks gerhard.

The new Audi 1.9 TDI has a 7 speed and they claim fuel figure of 3.5L/100 from memory.

The 7 speed S-Tronic is just a little different from the VW 7 speed DSG !

Have a look here and you'll be impressed.
http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/677/...-speed-gearbox

[White Elephant]

I’ve been the proud owner of a twin charged Jetta for about a month now. I was in the market for a golf gt but googled the tsi engine and found that it was announced in august that the jetta would have tsi with the 7 speed dsg rated at 6.6l/100, 1 litre better than the golf and around 2K cheaper! To their credit the guys at the local dealership knew all about it (you’ll be surprised how many dealers from other brands kid dumb about next years model) and sorted out the order for me.

I’m getting close to racking up 3000ks and so far I have no complaints. Not sure if twin charged golf owners noticed the same issue, but the engine was very tight to start with (I’ve previously had a new Subaru and I’d say the tsi is even more gruff and ‘on/off’ than the notorious boxer in its early life), but now its settled in quite nicely, with a noticeable improvement when I hit the 2000km mark. DSG seems to be a bit smoother than when I first got it, although that could just be me subconsciously adapting my driving style to suit it.

Fuel economy has improved considerably – going from mid 7s on the highway (initially) down to around 6l/100. Town is varying between 8 and 10. It seems to get better with every drive so stay tuned.

Haven’t timed the 0-100 but feels 8 secondish.

No reliability issues yet – a slight creak seems to come from the rear driver’s side door at highway speeds, but nothing else to report. Touch wood it stays that way!

Best thing with new radio set up mentioned in the previous post is that it now has a 3.5mm aux jack! I think you lose the 12v socket in the centre console though (I remember one being on the GT I also tested).

I bought it on the advice that the spec is exactly the same as the old fsi and apart from the aux jack / 12v socket (a pretty fair trade in my opinion!) I haven’t seen any other difference. If anyone gets hold of the spec prior to VW popping it on their website, pls post it up. I’d be curious to see what is on my own car!

Happy to answer any questions.

[phaeton]

Welcome to the forum White Elephant

Congrats on your purchase !!

[anthony]

Congratulations on your Jetta,White Elephant...you must be one of the first to have one on the road.
Please keep us updated about your baby...
And post some pictures if you can.