Somebody like VW may be able to avoid this because it has high -volume efficient VW models countering the thirstier Audis, but Merc and BMW can’t do the same. Chuck Goolsbee : October 2nd, 2009 at 3:25 pm. The suspension and other mods baffle … Diesel lovers prefer low-end torque, coupled with great fuel economy. A VW customer that prefers a lower suspension , and better performance will always opt for the GTI. I opted for the GTI, but the TDI was still a very nice car.