Honda Fit 2015 or used VW Golf TDI?

I'm looking for a new, sporty, economical small car, and I've come down to either a used Volkswagen Golf TDI or waiting for a new Honda Fit.

Why I'm interested in the Golf TDI:
diesel - which means high mpg and horsepower
cheaper if bought used with worn-in engine
capable of towing, say a teardrop trailer
luxury interior

Reservations on the Golf TDI:
smaller storage capacity than the Fit
less passenger space, especially in the rear seat

Why I'm interested in the Honda Fit 2015:
great storage capacity
better mpg than current generation Fit
nice standard equipment

Reservations on the Fit:
brand new means expensive (but about the same as a used VW TDI)
can it tow a teardrop trailer?

Which one should I go for?

I think Bill is correct that neither one is rated to tow anything.

I will say you need to consider maintenance costs as well. I will almost guarentee that the costs will be higher on a TDI than on the Fit. On the new TDI with auto trans, the 40k service is about $700.

Drive them both, and decide which one you like better. It is a personal choice.

Me, I would go with the TDI, but I'm a VW fan.

I don't think either of those vehicles are rated to tow anything.

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