NSW Upgrading from 2006 Golf 2.0 FSI to new Jetta - what engine?

[leela]

Hi. Newbie here - and not a car head so excuse silly question!

Due to expanding family, we have decided to upgrade our 2006 2.0 litre FSI Auto Comfortline Golf to a new Jetta.

However the engine sizes have all changed. We are considering either a petrol or diesel engine, but don't want to downgrade from what we have in terms of power.

The sales person at the dealers told us that the 118TSI DSG is the closest to our 2.0 litre golf. I know its turbo, but a 1.4 litre - is that really close to what our old 2.0 FSI petrol engine on the 2006 golf?

The other model we are looking at is either the 77TDI DSG (1,6litre) or the
103 TDI DSG. (2.0 litre diesel)

the sales guy said the 77TDI wouldn't be as powerful as what we've got.

So.... can someone tell me what the closest match would be for us in petrol and diesel -so that we feel we are driving a car as quick as what we have with the Golf.

Also, is it worth considering demonstrators? We are looking at;

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KM MY10 118TSI DSG - $31,990 drive away
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KM MY10 77TDI DSG - $29,990 drive away
2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1KM MY10 103TDI DSG - $30,990 drive away

do these look like good deals? Which model do you think?

and finally..... is $17,000 fair as a trade-in price for our golf?? (45,000 ks on it)

thanks - and sorry for long post!!

[rory]

Welcome leela
I've got a 2009 Jetta 77TDI with 7 speed DSG which I love. Its definitely not a quick car to get moving but once its cruising the diesel strong torque lets it keep up with any takers that are at legal speeds.Frugal consumption of 5 litres/100 ks make up for the lower power. Think the salesman is probably right about the powers of your Golf against the current Jettas. Though 1.4 litres turbo; its also supercharged . The Jettas are slightly slower than the Golfs with the same engine as they are a little heavier. My wife and guitar playing daughter love that humungous boot.
rory