Sporty, quick and fuel-efficient — that sums up the 2013 VW Beetle TDI.
Based on the popular Golf architecture, the 2.0 liter, 140-horsepower Turbo Diesel offers pleasantly surprising performance. Driven through the upgraded DSG Automatic Transmission, or Direct Shift Gearbox, it can be wrung out for quick, sport-like driving or babied as an economical commuter car.
What's great about this car is watching the digital display counting out at least 35 mpg in mixed driving and a robust 39 on the highway. So even though diesel fuel costs more, the extra 10 mpg gained over gasoline models makes this an intriguing choice.
The flat metal dash and tiny glovebox highlight the throwback interior, which is a bit spartan in places, but the controls are well-placed and intuitive. The rear seat straps also pay homage to the cars of yesteryear, but remain helpful when clambering out of the very tight rear seats. The good news: The trunk has more space now. The rigid and bench-like leatherette front seats are a disappointment. A more supportive seat would make the driving experience better: Go with cloth for more comfort. The squared-off steering wheel with its easy infotainment controls makes you want to run this Bug through a weekend rally.
Thanks for the heated seats, but the car interior eventually warms and then roasts you! As high schoolers we rattled around in a mid-'60s era Bug and had to use an ice scraper on the interior window. Looks like this Bug is plagued by erratic heating, too.
The handling is crisp and sure with just the right amount of feedback to the driver, and the electronic braking distribution system delivers nice, solid stopping power. The electronic stability and independent strut suspension keeps the Bug flat on turns with little body roll. The torquey diesel accelerates quickly with just enough turbo gurgle to let you know that this is not one of the air-cooled bangers from the '60s. This is a good engine, and it produces. Step on it for immediate response, and the Bug scoots swiftly into traffic.
Our tester was the base DSG TDI, so for $24,395 you get a nicely packaged coupe that includes satellite-ready stereo, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control and 17-inch wheels. Upgrades will get you navigation, sunroof and the Fender stereo. However, the hands-free phone is miserable. It's difficult to understand and callers had a difficult time hearing me.
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