Wow this was great, i found this video as i'm getting this car in about 3 weeks and i can barely contain the joy, so i was sorta watching this video as kinda like of car porn lol. Also i love the travel elements to this video, i make a few travel vids an this just makes me wanna return to America again!!
How can anybody think this is a great review? You fill it up with diesel fuel, not diesel gas. Oh and also, TDI means Turbocharged Direct Injection. How could you ever make a video review on YouTube that is this terrible?
You know, you guys spent so much time in creating a nice video and everyone keeps failing on the most basic thing.
TDI does not mean Turbo Diesel Injection. It means, Turbocharged Direct Injection. And it is important because almost all modern diesels are turbocharged but not all are direct injection. The direction injection makes it a much more refined engine than what you can find in a Cummins or a Detroit Diesel. Just saying...
@vdubaful Brad is right; it's actually industry jargon for Turbo Diesel Injection, that's why petrol/gas direct injection engines cannot have the TDI designation. The D is for diesel
@insidertrading1 "TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group." From the office VW website. I own one so I should know.
Man. I love outright performance machines, but it's hard to argue with a diesel. I mean, you get massive torque and excellent fuel economy. It's not like you need all the horsepower to go 0-60 ALL the time.
TDI doesn't mean turbo diesel injection TDI means Turbocharged Direct Injection but great video over all my friend has one and they are super nice and fun to drive
I've got a 2011 Golf TDI in the same color as this one. Had the option of getting the DSG but I opted for the 6-speed. Couldn't resist. So far I've just passed 680 miles on the OD, finally filled up once and my average was 48.2mpg! Definitely a car I'm gonna keep for a very long time.
-You should have mentioned that the 2010 TDI's feature the new TDI Clean Deisel engines which are significantly cleaner, quieter and more efficient than TDI's of the past. In my opinion the TDI VW's are far superior to any hybrid
-TDI stands for Turbo Direct Injection which is the deisel fuel injection system that Volkswagen uses in all of its deisel powered vehicles.
-Secondly, 3 tanks of deisel not gas...and it injects deisel fuel not gas. lol
have the old diesel rabbit she's 30 years old with 20 million miles on her still runs like new only thing i had to do was put new rotors on. trading her in for the 2011 golf tdi i drive 40 k miles a year just to work and back not counting errands and stuff
Gearpatrol, Thanks so much for this vid, it solidified our (my girlfriend and I) decision to get the 2011 golf TDI and we love it! The mileage is sick, we drove from nyc to philly and back for a cheesesteak on our second day of ownership and we barely used a quarter tank of diesel.
correction. diseals dont use spark plugs, they usually use Glo Plugs, which compresses the diseal until it explodes, seeing as diseal doesent ignite because it isnt flammable. but you were semi right
@NickNoRtHeRnLiGhTs correction the diesel uses the glow plugs when its cold it preheats the air and combustion chambers in the engines and helps with aid in the combustion process so no he was right
I test drove a '10 Golf TDI and LOVED it. I put over 102k on my '06 Civic Hybrid (with ZERO problems btw). So coming from a 1.3L gasoline four cylinder mated to a CVT, the 236ft-lbs of torque from the 2.0L diesel mated to a DSG was nothing short of AWESOME! I test drove a CR-Z the same day, and while the CR-Z was way better than the Civic Hybrid drive train, the TDI still topped it....
Love this review!!! I test drove a 2010 GTi yesterday and a 2011 Tdi today. Let me tell you I was actually set on buying a 2010 Mazdaspeed3 before I drove the GTi. The Gti blew me away! But the Tdi blew me away even more! Its basically a GTi with a different engine with more torque! Needless to say I am getting a Tdi within a couple weeks! Love it!
I am gearing up to buy my first car and will be driving 60 miles one way to work. I am about 6 foot 2. I am looking at the GTI and this TDI what would you recommend i get for comfort and fuel efficiency?? i am looking to buy it within a month. hope to hear from you thanks.
@snapontoolguy84 Really really liked this car. I'm 6'1" and was very comfortable. At least go and test drive one. Like I said in the review, great zippy feel and great mpgs. Those are big things for me. Enjoy!
@snapontoolguy84 Well, if you go for comfort, and espicially fuel consumption you def. want the TDI. The GTI is mainly build for those who doesn't drive that much and doesn't care about the fuel efficiency, but both models are very good. German cars ftw.
@snapontoolguy84 60 miles to work in a car one way thats just not environmentally friendly and not cheap too, why not take a bus, but i forgot the americans dont have buses and rails, what a shitty polluting country
i have a 2010 golf tdi i average 67 and 47 in the city remember it depends on the person driving it and there driving habbits. the vw tdi blows any hybrid away id'e never buy a hybrid diesel is always better and the engine longentivity is way better than a regular gas powered vehicle. this car rocks it's fun to drive theres no fun in a hybrid and some hybrid have whats known as a rubber band effect.
i saw the review for the smoking tire review for the audi a3 diesel with the same numbers and he said at highway speed it was a bit scary because torque is for off the line and at highway speeds its more about horsepower than torque and the hp wasn't enough.
Not only a Great Review, but also a Great roadtrip Video! :)
Karljaegen 3 days ago
Wow this was great, i found this video as i'm getting this car in about 3 weeks and i can barely contain the joy, so i was sorta watching this video as kinda like of car porn lol. Also i love the travel elements to this video, i make a few travel vids an this just makes me wanna return to America again!!
pinkjessuk85 3 days ago
How can anybody think this is a great review? You fill it up with diesel fuel, not diesel gas. Oh and also, TDI means Turbocharged Direct Injection. How could you ever make a video review on YouTube that is this terrible?
Kingisland32 2 weeks ago
@Kingisland32 Oh would you just shut the hell up? Your review on the TDI is SOOO much better-- oh wait, you don't have one.
PantstofryPWNZ 2 weeks ago
You know, you guys spent so much time in creating a nice video and everyone keeps failing on the most basic thing.
TDI does not mean Turbo Diesel Injection. It means, Turbocharged Direct Injection. And it is important because almost all modern diesels are turbocharged but not all are direct injection. The direction injection makes it a much more refined engine than what you can find in a Cummins or a Detroit Diesel. Just saying...
roytoy 1 month ago
I too keep saying gas when I mean diesel.
puppy38wuppy 2 months ago
"Turbo Diesel Injection"? Lol its "Turbo Direct Injection"...ya'll need some fact checkers!
vdubaful 2 months ago
@vdubaful Brad is right; it's actually industry jargon for Turbo Diesel Injection, that's why petrol/gas direct injection engines cannot have the TDI designation. The D is for diesel
insidertrading1 2 months ago
@insidertrading1 "TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group." From the office VW website. I own one so I should know.
vdubaful 2 months ago
Can't be full of Diesel "gas"..
otherwise, awesome vid!
Syrius187 3 months ago
One of the Best Car Review Video's Out there ! Great Editing! Funny and Informative...
Just purchased a 2011 VW Golf TDI - Getting apx 42 Mpg in the city of Vancouver BC!
cphudson 5 months ago
Seth Green?
AnimalCrackersRGood 5 months ago
Man. I love outright performance machines, but it's hard to argue with a diesel. I mean, you get massive torque and excellent fuel economy. It's not like you need all the horsepower to go 0-60 ALL the time.
PantstofryPWNZ 5 months ago
Diesel Gas LOL. GREAT VID
Dareisaymore 7 months ago
diesel injection lol..
vsc1217 7 months ago
TDI doesn't mean turbo diesel injection TDI means Turbocharged Direct Injection but great video over all my friend has one and they are super nice and fun to drive
jay123health 7 months ago 3
0:33 "We're full of diesel gas" lol
jaredef 7 months ago
" A twin-clutch transmission means more power and better control than a manual"
==>> I obviously cannot disagree with that statement, but i bought mine with a manual transmission because IT IS SO MUCH MORE FUN than an AT !!!!!!
Halfmoon67 8 months ago
@Halfmoon67 I also cannot disagree with that statement :P
It's hard for me to decide between a DSG and a manual...
PantstofryPWNZ 5 months ago
Road trip!!! I want one of these. Such a stylish car that you never feel guilty driving.
turbo311 8 months ago
Hey did you come through Las Cruces, New Mexico?? Hi GearPatrol! LOL
cabrioglx 9 months ago
what was your average MPG? did you calculate?
Spyster007 10 months ago
Good (looking) review(er). There. Two birds with one stone.
Srbabiruso 10 months ago
IF only the other review guys like FLD Tours could do reviews as well as you.. but they don't. You guys ROCK!
thoughtdujour 11 months ago
full of diesel gas. lol
simracr94 11 months ago
I've got a 2011 Golf TDI in the same color as this one. Had the option of getting the DSG but I opted for the 6-speed. Couldn't resist. So far I've just passed 680 miles on the OD, finally filled up once and my average was 48.2mpg! Definitely a car I'm gonna keep for a very long time.
DanteJoseCuervo 11 months ago
awesome review.. really enjoyed.. 5 stars
killerpigeon347 1 year ago
"A twin clutch transmission means more power and better control than a manual" where is the source that states this/ proof?
hdgamevideos1 1 year ago
actually D stands for direct
diesel5355 1 year ago
very good gear patrol u have an eco friendly house and u sell solar panels
hardrock997 1 year ago
Did I miss something or did he never say his average MPG over that trip!!?
MrBabirusa 1 year ago
We are American Citizens... He fell for it XD
TheGiraffe19 1 year ago
Great video, a few comments
-You should have mentioned that the 2010 TDI's feature the new TDI Clean Deisel engines which are significantly cleaner, quieter and more efficient than TDI's of the past. In my opinion the TDI VW's are far superior to any hybrid
-TDI stands for Turbo Direct Injection which is the deisel fuel injection system that Volkswagen uses in all of its deisel powered vehicles.
-Secondly, 3 tanks of deisel not gas...and it injects deisel fuel not gas. lol
Paquette1593 1 year ago
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Paquette1593 1 year ago
got my golf yesturday took it on the freeway was getting 50 mpg :)
gotto71 1 year ago
have the old diesel rabbit she's 30 years old with 20 million miles on her still runs like new only thing i had to do was put new rotors on. trading her in for the 2011 golf tdi i drive 40 k miles a year just to work and back not counting errands and stuff
gotto71 1 year ago
Dude it is "Turbo Direct Injection"
klramon 1 year ago
Gearpatrol, Thanks so much for this vid, it solidified our (my girlfriend and I) decision to get the 2011 golf TDI and we love it! The mileage is sick, we drove from nyc to philly and back for a cheesesteak on our second day of ownership and we barely used a quarter tank of diesel.
darrenmajesty 1 year ago
You have more charisma than all the people on Top Gear USA
aimveryhigh 1 year ago
I love the Arizona speed limit on the outskirts
StressFreeWorldWide 1 year ago
What color is that. I want to get my Golf TDI in that color.
godwhomismike 1 year ago
correction. diseals dont use spark plugs, they usually use Glo Plugs, which compresses the diseal until it explodes, seeing as diseal doesent ignite because it isnt flammable. but you were semi right
NickNoRtHeRnLiGhTs 1 year ago
@NickNoRtHeRnLiGhTs correction the diesel uses the glow plugs when its cold it preheats the air and combustion chambers in the engines and helps with aid in the combustion process so no he was right
propanemower13 1 year ago
I test drove a '10 Golf TDI and LOVED it. I put over 102k on my '06 Civic Hybrid (with ZERO problems btw). So coming from a 1.3L gasoline four cylinder mated to a CVT, the 236ft-lbs of torque from the 2.0L diesel mated to a DSG was nothing short of AWESOME! I test drove a CR-Z the same day, and while the CR-Z was way better than the Civic Hybrid drive train, the TDI still topped it....
enp83 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Actually the 'D' stands for Direct. TDI = Turbocharged Direct Injection
majidp1981 1 year ago
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majidp1981 1 year ago
Love this review!!! I test drove a 2010 GTi yesterday and a 2011 Tdi today. Let me tell you I was actually set on buying a 2010 Mazdaspeed3 before I drove the GTi. The Gti blew me away! But the Tdi blew me away even more! Its basically a GTi with a different engine with more torque! Needless to say I am getting a Tdi within a couple weeks! Love it!
12121212121212350 1 year ago 2
ha diesel gas ;) Just buggin enjoy your videos
pubahsCDN 1 year ago
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pubahsCDN 1 year ago
I am gearing up to buy my first car and will be driving 60 miles one way to work. I am about 6 foot 2. I am looking at the GTI and this TDI what would you recommend i get for comfort and fuel efficiency?? i am looking to buy it within a month. hope to hear from you thanks.
snapontoolguy84 1 year ago
@snapontoolguy84 Really really liked this car. I'm 6'1" and was very comfortable. At least go and test drive one. Like I said in the review, great zippy feel and great mpgs. Those are big things for me. Enjoy!
gearpatrol 1 year ago
@snapontoolguy84 Well, if you go for comfort, and espicially fuel consumption you def. want the TDI. The GTI is mainly build for those who doesn't drive that much and doesn't care about the fuel efficiency, but both models are very good. German cars ftw.
Significanto 1 year ago
@snapontoolguy84 60 miles to work in a car one way thats just not environmentally friendly and not cheap too, why not take a bus, but i forgot the americans dont have buses and rails, what a shitty polluting country
hardrock997 1 year ago
@snapontoolguy84 i might buy one tomorrow, i am 6 ft. i will let you know. however you should move 60 miles to work sounds terrible.
hdgamevideos1 1 year ago
Very fun review!!! Most car reviews are very technical, but this review was fun! I appreciate the real-world feel of this review. Thanks for posting!
geojibby 1 year ago 6
@geojibby Thanks. Yeah. We have fun making them. Keep on checkin' them out. Lots more to come. Got an R8 review coming up!
gearpatrol 1 year ago
i have a 2010 golf tdi i average 67 and 47 in the city remember it depends on the person driving it and there driving habbits. the vw tdi blows any hybrid away id'e never buy a hybrid diesel is always better and the engine longentivity is way better than a regular gas powered vehicle. this car rocks it's fun to drive theres no fun in a hybrid and some hybrid have whats known as a rubber band effect.
gotto71 1 year ago
sweet shit!
dtburrus83 1 year ago
snake xD
blackguardunlimeted 1 year ago
You are the best!
Respect from portugal.
aferreiradecastro 1 year ago 2
lol i love this guy
IGnCI 1 year ago 3
i saw the review for the smoking tire review for the audi a3 diesel with the same numbers and he said at highway speed it was a bit scary because torque is for off the line and at highway speeds its more about horsepower than torque and the hp wasn't enough.
desimunda116 1 year ago
Wohoo
El Paso, TX!
Oliveration55 1 year ago
3 tanks of gas!!! but how many gallons?
pelepihuamo 1 year ago
@pelepihuamo it has a 14 gallon tank so that's 52. Pretty good.
gearpatrol 1 year ago
@gearpatrol thats amazing. considering the get up and go
StressFreeWorldWide 1 year ago
@gearpatrol U meant 42 gallons - EVEN BETTER :)
addgel20 7 months ago
Not enough about the car. Too much editing. Didn't like it.
JohnnyBravo704 1 year ago
@sweetrayatgmail haha...score is right! First of about a billion!
bradleyhasemeyer 1 year ago
another fun review
great job!
akomp10 1 year ago
Great vid! Awesome editing btw.
Stepside 1 year ago 11
I love this car!
kristijonazz 1 year ago