I had a Jetta TDI for 2 years here in the US and have been towing
glider trailers not with the Jetta but with a Mercedes 200D with only
72HP. The Merc had to be driven hard (throttle position either idle
or full) but very possible to keep up with traffic. Driving the Jetta
I always thought how much fun it would be to tow a trailer with it, so
much more torque at much less weight than the Mercedes. Put a hitch on
it and go places!
I'm now one of the guys you mention with an SUV that guzzles gas and
NEVER needs full throttle!
Herb, J7

"Biggus_Discus" wrote in message news:UXV1b.238721$o%2.108591@sccrnsc02...
Do any of our European friends out there have any experience towing a glider
trailer with a VW Bora diesel?

Many pilots here use petrol-guzzling sport-utility vehicles to tow their
trailers. I'm trying to get some input as to whether my new VW Jetta
turbo-diesel is up to the task.