While nearly every car sold in Europe is available with a diesel engine, America has taken its time jumping on the bandwagon. Still, there are far more diesel-powered vehicle options in the U.S. today than in the past, including models like the VW Jetta TDI and Passat TDI. If you're wondering whether a diesel is right for you, read on.
TOP 4 BENEFITS OF BUYING DIESEL
Along with the benefits listed below, shoppers can also benefit from a current limited-time sales offer. During Volkswagen's TDI Clean Diesel Event, when you purchase select diesel-equipped vehicle models at Camelback VW, you'll receive a $1,000 Fuel Reward Prepaid MasterCard!* And with your purchase, you'll also get to take advantage of:
Excellent Fuel Economy - Diesel powertrains yield hybrid-like efficiency, offering as much as 20 percent better fuel economy than most of their gasoline-burning competitors. For example, the Passat's estimated fuel economy is 34 mpg combined (30 city/40 highway) when equipped with a six-speed automatic manual transmission. Compare that to non-diesel cars and you'll see a significant difference, especially considering that in Edmunds.com's testing the diesel Passat easily surpassed its EPA-estimated ratings by 8-10 mpg!
Low-End Power - Because diesel cars do not need to be revved high to get great acceleration, they feel more powerful than cars equipped with similarly sized engines, even when traveling at low speeds or accelerating from a stop. That means you can get the fun-to-drive performance you desire without a larger engine.
Better Resale Value - This is largely attributed to the fact that diesels offer such great fuel economy. According to Alec Gutierrez, a senior market analyst at KBB.com, efficiency is one of the top-selling points for used cars.
Quiet & Clean Burning - Diesels were formerly known for being loud and dirty, but today this is no longer the case. With advancements in diesel-powertrain technology, most of today's options do not run loudly or spew black smoke.
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*This Prepaid MasterCard Fuel Reward Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank pursuant to license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. The Bancorp Bank; Member of FDIC. The car may be used everywhere Debit MasterCard is accepted and cannot be redeemed for cash. Issued with select 2014 TDI Clean Diesel models through 4/30/2014. See dealer for details.
