1994 Volkswagen Jetta Review
Price Estimate: $3,167 - $5,263





Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
GLS and GLX models arrive this year. ABS is optional on GL and GLS; standard on GLX. Dual airbags are phased in shortly after 1994 production begins. GLX features 2.8-liter V6 and traction control.
For sale near Buda, TX
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$181/mo for Jetta GLX VR6
Jetta GLX VR6
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$145/mo
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Great car
3.75 out of 5 starsVWred-dragon, 02/03/2004
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
I bought my 94 GLX VR6 in September of
2003 with 103,000 miles on it. The
car was purchased in good condition, I
had to do regular 10 year expected
maintenence on it but nothing out of
the ordinary (repacked wheel berrings,
tune up, accessory belt, fixed a tiny
coolent leak, valve cover gasket, and
motor mount) the car runs great and
performs excellently. (My model … was
made in Germany, not Mexico)
this car runs great
4.5 out of 5 starsjust keeps running.., 12/24/2008
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
I purchased this car from a post on Craigs List for $850 cash. The gauges did not work, the a/c had been bypassed, and the catalytic converter was shot. But the car ran good. Good clutch, strong runner, no leaks anywhere. The car has somewhere around 135k miles. I have been replacing little things that should have been fixed or replaced during this cars 14 years of life. … However, the parts aren't that expensive if you buy them used from the internet. Remember...you have to maintain Jettas to get the life out of them. I will drive this Jetta until it gets tired, and it gives 100% everyday. This is a good car, to say the absolute least. Thumbs up. I will always drive VW.
Great engine
4.25 out of 5 starsHelder, 10/19/2009
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
I bought this car back in 2004 with 185,000 for $250. It needed timing belt, tune up (park pugs, wires, dist. Cap, belts and filters, rear shocks and brakes). The car looked in good shape no rust, interior was perfect, & the privious owner had just replaced the the muffler & tires. A close friend happens to be a master VW mechanic so all parts and labor only cost me $750. For $1000 … dollars I figured the car could laet another 2 years. To my surprise it ran very good, fast, economic, & fun to drive. After 5 years I put more $$ into it: new starter, radiator, rotors & pads, muffler, & master cylinder ($880 parts & labor). It still running strong today 23, ooo miles. Oil change done every 3,000 miles
My Beloved Jetta, will be missed :(
4.13 out of 5 starsCory G, 01/15/2009
1994 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
I bought my first car which was My Beloved Jetta in 2007. I really enjoyed that car so much that I was going to hook it up with some nice stuff. It was used so I knew what I was getting. It was green, 5 speed manual, sunroof, am/fm cassette radio, what I wanted for a first car. I had to sell it because it failed inspection for emissions, sunroof leaked, gotten into a couple of fender … benders :(. I miss that car. I drive a Chevy HHR now, still miss the Jetta.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, so we've included reviews for other years of the Jetta since its last redesign.
1994 Jetta Highlights
GLX VR6
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $181/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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