Aesthetics: VW Jetta TDI and 1.8T

[Weapon_R]

Quick question - what are the easiest ways to differentiate a 1.8T from a TDI without badging - specifically just looking at the interior or exterior.

My friend's parents just bought one for him and he doesn't know what model it is, it has no badging.

[Illusionsir]

lol well is it a diesel motor or gas? that will give it away right away!

[Weapon_R]

Ok I found it that it is gas...but there are two gas engines.

[Weapon_R]

He paid 24,500+tax. I'm pretty sure its not the 1.8T

[VWhooligan]

Is this a gimmick?

From looks alone, there are no visual cues.

You can however hear the difference, the TDI sounds like a diesel, and well the 1.8t sounds like a gas. Also, why not pop the hood?

Could be a 2.0 too

[VWhooligan]

Well the 1.8t stats at $26,000 new plus tax.

Was it new or used. If it was new, then that must be a 2.0

[Weapon_R]

I only found out it was a gas powered vehicle after I posted the thread.

It costed 24,500+tax and other charges and is brand new.

[Roaring G60]

2.slow

[nismodrifter]

shit....that much for a 2.slow????? damn....

note to self: never ever buy a new car in my life

[Khyron]

It's a 2.0 if it has no badging, but check under the hood. 1.8T is one of the ugliest engines ever made BTW.

And shit I hope someone knew what kind it was (invoice etc) before he goes to gas up!

Khyron

[nickyh]

Looking at the dealership paperwork should be the clue...

[sputnik]

i would have rather gotten a slightly used 1.8T GTI than a new 2.0 jetta...

[rice_eater]

look for the turbine...you see it it's turbo...you don't well it isnt...

[max_boost]

I don't get it
How can you not know? What did the salesguy tell them?
Here's a VW and just take it?! haha

[Weapon_R]

Ok for all the smartasses who have decided to reply:

Look at the original post. I'm asking about LOOKS, nothing more. I am not asking about engine, sound, dealership paper, or anything else. The question was, looking at a 2003 Jetta, is there any way to tell what model it is.

[maximus]

By looks alone I believe there are no clues. The only thing I could think of would be wheels. I don't know what wheels came on the TDI or the 1.8T but there are few choices out there and you can always upgrade at the dealer. I think the 2.0L comes with hubcaps. But ya there is no difference in styling. The only thing I can think of is the Jetta Wolfsberg. It will have small sign on the fender. Ashaved rear usually means 2.OL as the 1.8T show it proudly.

And for those that are dissing the 2.0L its not that bad. Sure compared to the 1.8T it's not that great but I bet most of the people calling it a 2.slow have never even driven one. Its got some go if you know how to drive it. Don't forget its a version of the 93-98 GTi engine and nobody was complaining then......

[itsnotaDUB]

lol, you tell em' Max

[VWhooligan]

Originally posted by rice_eater
look for the turbine...you see it it's turbo...you don't well it isnt...

have you ever seen the engine of the 1.8t? you can't see the turbo from the top, or at least i've never been able to on mine.

[hjr]

the TDi and 1.8T have badging on the right rear of the trunk. the 2.0L 8v does not. Depending on the model of car you get you can expect different wheels, so that really doesnt count. the GTI has its own badging too with the 1.8t or VR6 on the trunk along with the gti badge. other than that is hard to tell. they are all basically the same.

[Weapon_R]

I'm very sure its a 2.0. He said the only thing it says on the back is the word Jetta, no model #.