In 2005, the fifth generation of the VW Jetta grabbed notice for its size, being bigger in every dimension (wider, taller, longer) compared to its predecessor. For 2006, the Jetta sedan retains its captivating appeal and adds a diesel engine option. It’s an engine option that should get plenty of notice. The Jetta TDI packages a 1.9-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine with turbocharged direct injection. Jetta with diesel power is not a horsepower beast, but it is good at going the distance. Its 100 horsepower (at 4000 rpm) and 177 pounds-feet of peak torque (1800 to 2400 rpm) make the Jetta TDI a suitable suitor. The diesel engine Jetta comes with a standard five-speed manual transmission, providing per gallon fuel economy numbers of 42 highway and 36 city. The optional transmission choice, a six-speed automatic, barely blips the fuel economy (42 highway and 35 city) numbers. A six-speed automatic is a nice fit with a diesel engine that uses Pumpe Duse technology, in which a high-pressure unit injector at each cylinder ultra-atomizes the fuel for a more complete combustion. VW Jetta is four-door gem with good fuel economy, good packaging space (cargo volume increased about 20 percent with the 2005 redesign), and a good amount of standard staples, like four-wheel independent suspension, electro-mechanical power steering, air conditioning and cruise control. MSRP of the front wheel drive Jetta (with diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission) is $21,290.