There was a great post on Ecomodder called 2009 VW Jetta TDi Fuel Economy Review: 41.1 MPG.
For more pictures, see the gallery at the end of the post.
The other day I finally got behind the wheel of a the much-lauded Jetta TDI, aka the diesel that could. Despite efforts from all the automakers to get diesels a favorable light in the North American market, it has always been Volkswagen holding the reins and beating back competitors.
Now, the new generation of 50-state legal diesels is selling like hotcakes while proving that fuel economy and power are not incompatible goals. Despite the fact that many manufacturers are still shying away from importing their diesels to the United States, VW has proven over the last 20 years that they are willing to stick out the relationship through thick and thin, and are finally reaping the rewards.
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If you are looking for proven ways to maximize your fuel dollars consider looking into MPG Adviser, proven methods and ways to save the most at the pump.
The price of energy is always going to rise, so the best thing we can do is be careful about how we use it. The more efficient we can be the more money we will save. 
