Fit or Jetta Sportwagan TDI

blangin · 01-10-2010, 03:42 PM

Wife drives an '09 TDi sportwagen and it's great. She wanted an SUV for the size/space and didn't think the VW would be big enough. She soon realized how much room it does have.

Car has great passing power for what it is. We get an average of 37 mpg, about 50/50 city/highway. I'm 6'6" and fit it in reasonably well... Much better than her old Acura. The fit really isn't a replacement for an suv... Here's an article c&d did that's pretty interesting:

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...twagen_page_11

ctt335i · 01-10-2010, 03:44 PM

take the TDI. torque is a must have.

Nr!qUe · 01-10-2010, 05:59 PM

TDI. Aesthetically i'd go for the Fit. But for what you're looking for, i'd say it has to be the SportWagon TDI

stressdoc · 01-10-2010, 06:53 PM

$8k difference

aspiring335 · 01-10-2010, 08:57 PM

I would go for the Jetta, but look for a lightly used '09 instead of the "new" 2010.

While the Golf and GTI are built on the Mark VI platform, the Jetta is just a face-lift with some interior pretty bits. All the bits you can't see are absolutely identical to the '09, so you're paying a premium for some very superficial changes.

It drives me crazy that most motoring journalists have not really highlighted this situation. I guess most people wouldn't notice anyway, but it's a bit disingenuous of VW to claim the JSW is as new as the Golf and GTI.

DenverJayhawk · 01-10-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

$8k difference

$8k buys a lot of regular unleaded for the Fit.

darkcloud · 01-11-2010, 08:58 PM

TDI ftw.

Although I personally went with the 2.0T SEL when it came down to decision time. Some features weren't offered in the TDI that were offered in the 2.0T SEL. Leather, homelink, power mem driver seat, 17's standard along with a few other tid bits. Only thing you can't get the pissed me off about the JSW's.... xenons. They should be offering those as at least options on all cars by now and maybe an AWD option would have been nice. If you ask my wife what she misses the most from the BMW.... power passenger seat

...women

Anyways, I'm about to hit 10k and haven't had a problem yet. Fit and finish is near my retired e90. I have no issues with VW so far. I also cross shopped the fit. Way too small and no fun to drive IMO.

mtla4 · 01-14-2010, 08:18 AM

Fit since it's cheaper.

JohnnyRoaster · 01-15-2010, 12:22 PM

TDI all the way. My sister has one and she loves it. She and my brother-in-law compete for the best mileage on long trips and have gotten 65 mpg on a tank.

audioMeth · 01-16-2010, 04:57 PM

TDI
more power, having a turbo at altitude is a plus. its easy to chip and make even
more power. fit and finish will be nicer. ridiculous gas mileage. dsg. resale value.
the tdi cup looks nice. the VW community is awesome. if your a diy guy you can
actually work on your car as they sell many vw specific tools including a code
scanner that actually works.

01-10-2010, 03:42 PM	#23
blangin New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sacramento iTrader: (0)	Wife drives an '09 TDi sportwagen and it's great. She wanted an SUV for the size/space and didn't think the VW would be big enough. She soon realized how much room it does have. Car has great passing power for what it is. We get an average of 37 mpg, about 50/50 city/highway. I'm 6'6" and fit it in reasonably well... Much better than her old Acura. The fit really isn't a replacement for an suv... Here's an article c&d did that's pretty interesting: http://www.caranddriver.com/features...twagen_page_11
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01-10-2010, 03:44 PM	#24
ctt335i Private 7 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i 6A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	take the TDI. torque is a must have. __________________ My girl: Heidi - 2008 335i Sedan, Steptronic, TiAg, Black Dakota, Sport/Premuim, Aluminum Trim, Navigation, Comfort Access, HD Radio, iPod, PDC, Sunshades.... she's loaded.
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01-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#25
Nr!qUe Captain 78 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	TDI. Aesthetically i'd go for the Fit. But for what you're looking for, i'd say it has to be the SportWagon TDI __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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stressdoc Moderator 668 Rep 10,864 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	$8k difference __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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aspiring335 Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I would go for the Jetta, but look for a lightly used '09 instead of the "new" 2010. While the Golf and GTI are built on the Mark VI platform, the Jetta is just a face-lift with some interior pretty bits. All the bits you can't see are absolutely identical to the '09, so you're paying a premium for some very superficial changes. It drives me crazy that most motoring journalists have not really highlighted this situation. I guess most people wouldn't notice anyway, but it's a bit disingenuous of VW to claim the JSW is as new as the Golf and GTI. __________________ 2019 G05 40i (premium excellence, m-sport, 2VR), Tesla Model S 100D, Nissan Leaf SL Volvo XC90 T8, Subaru Outback, E84 X1 28i, E91 328i xdrive, 6MT, VW Touareg TDI, E90 330i, E46 325iT, MINI Cooper S (all retired)
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01-11-2010, 08:58 PM	#29
darkcloud Colonel 365 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	TDI ftw. Although I personally went with the 2.0T SEL when it came down to decision time. Some features weren't offered in the TDI that were offered in the 2.0T SEL. Leather, homelink, power mem driver seat, 17's standard along with a few other tid bits. Only thing you can't get the pissed me off about the JSW's.... xenons. They should be offering those as at least options on all cars by now and maybe an AWD option would have been nice. If you ask my wife what she misses the most from the BMW.... power passenger seat...women Anyways, I'm about to hit 10k and haven't had a problem yet. Fit and finish is near my retired e90. I have no issues with VW so far. I also cross shopped the fit. Way too small and no fun to drive IMO. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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01-15-2010, 12:22 PM	#31
JohnnyRoaster Captain 45 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	TDI all the way. My sister has one and she loves it. She and my brother-in-law compete for the best mileage on long trips and have gotten 65 mpg on a tank. __________________
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01-16-2010, 04:57 PM	#32
audioMeth BTC maxi 223 Rep 1,125 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rehoboth, MA iTrader: (8)	TDI more power, having a turbo at altitude is a plus. its easy to chip and make even more power. fit and finish will be nicer. ridiculous gas mileage. dsg. resale value. the tdi cup looks nice. the VW community is awesome. if your a diy guy you can actually work on your car as they sell many vw specific tools including a code scanner that actually works.
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