The Good. The 2014 VW Jetta TDI's 2.0-liter turbo diesel is a fantastic engine with great torque and reliable efficiency. The DSG transmission features sport and manual modes that can be exploited for thrills.

6th Generation 2011 – 2018 VW Jetta (6th Generation) The sixth-generation VW Jetta used the A5 platform of the previous generation. However, enhancements gave it a longer wheelbase and made it larger than the previous iteration.

The Jetta TDI Sedan and SportWagen use the latest turbo-diesel direct-injection technology in their engine, a 2.0-liter making 140 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque, while getting 30/42 EPA-rated mpg. We hear frequent reports of drivers getting over 40. Emissions are low.

400,000 to 500,000 miles A well-maintained TDI engine can actually last up to 400,000 to 500,000 miles.

In many cases, the VW Jetta can run for more than 200,000 miles when properly maintained. Most VW Jetta owners drive their cars for 7 and a half years, which is usually around 75,000 miles before they upgrade to a new model with the latest features.

How Long Will the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Last? A well-maintained 2014 Volkswagen Jetta should last around 250,000 miles, which is only slightly shorter than the highly-rated Toyota Corolla. Regular annual maintenance costs are higher than average, according to data provided by Repair Pal, at $609 per year.

How Reliable Is the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta? The Volkswagen Jetta has a reliability rating of three out of five from J.D. Power. That's average for the automotive industry as a whole, but below average for the compact sedan class.

Turbocharged Direct Injection TDI stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection. Direct injection is when fuel is sprayed directly into a car's cylinder rather than delivered through an intake manifold. Direct injection diesel engines tend to be more efficient and produce less soot than older types of engines.

Yes, the turbo from a 2L TDI is virtually the same as the 1.9L TDI, with some differences depending on model year (engine code)…

The 1.9 is slightly more economical, the 2.0 is quicker revving, smoother, faster, quieter. The 1.9 only has a 5 speed box though. The 2.0 doesn't pull quite as well from low revs (the 1.9 is like a tank) but is less peaky.

80,000 miles 1.9L TDI BRM - The most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for VW 1.9L TDI BRM models is 80,000 miles.

Well considering I know quite a few MK4s on the road with 600,000 or more, I'd expect at least 300-400k with good maintenance.