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Old 11-11-2011, 11:35 AM   #49 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Plum View Post
2002 Jetta TDI with the 1.9 in it comes in at 2970 lbs

1000 lbs differential if I were to go this route - unsure the weight difference in the engines, but one would think the engine is lighter.
I can tell you from experience the 1.9 turbo tdi can easily pull 4,000 lbs.

I tow a 250 lbs trailer with a 750 lbs jet-ski with a passenger and assorted summer beach supplies, a cooler , BBQ and other items.
I can honestly tell you the 1.9 tdi tows this weight with NO noticeable struggle,it easily pulls my jet-ski,Truthfully it pulls the jet-ski easier than my low mileage 6 cyl. 3L ford ranger did, much easier.
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