The 2004 Volkswagen GLI 1.8T and GLI VR6 were sporty small family four-door sedans and five-door estate wagons. VW positioned the Jetta above the hatchback Golf. The 2004 Jetta was a member of the fourth-generation Jettas produced from 1999 to 2004. The GLI is the top-end trim level above the GL and GLS.
Background
The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI models were part of six generations of Jettas that originated in 1979. It has evolved since its inception into a sports-oriented sedan capable of competing against the BMW 325i, Acura TSX and the Mercedes-Benz C320 Kompresser. It earned high marks from the automotive press for its performance-oriented turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and the 2.8-liter V-6. An optional Sport Package provided the 2004 model with a taut ride and standard equipment was plentiful. Some reviewers found the 2004 Jetta a little pricey, but its interior rivaled some its competitors in luxury-oriented appointments.
Power
The 2004 Jetta GLI 1.8T featured a 1.8-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder that generated 180 horsepower and 173 foot-pounds of torque. But the attention grabber was the 2.8-liter V-6 with a multi-point fuel injection system, a 10.5-to-1 compression ratio and four valves per cylinder. It featured double overhead cams and variable valve time, and it used premium fuel. It wielded 200 horsepower and 195 foot-pounds of torque. On city streets, it earned 21 mpg and on the open road managed 30.
Exterior
The 2004 model's body featured monochromatic front and rear bumpers and daytime running lights. The driver and passenger side heated mirror were color-accented with the bodys color. The Jetta sat on a tight 98.9-inch wheelbase with an overall body length of 172.3 inches. It measured 68.3 inches wide and 56.7 inches from the pavement to the top of the roof. The front and rear tire tracks were relatively wide at 59.6 inches in the front and 58.8 in the rear. Its curb-to-curb turning circle was 35.8 feet. Its curbside weight was a rather hefty 3,179 lbs, although both the turbocharged four-cylinder or V-6 was capable of pulling weight and passing cars at highway speeds. The cargo capacity was 13 cubic feet. The 2004 Jetta also featured a front spoiler. Under the body were all-wheel disc brakes, electronic brake distribution and electronic traction control.
Interior
Inside the five-occupant cabin, standard equipment included air conditioning, anti-theft protection and AM/FM/CD audio system with eight speakers, a clock, full floor and dashboard console, sports heated driver and passenger seats, cruise control, tachometer and driver and passenger front airbags with occupant sensors. It also had front and rear roof airbags. The interior also featured luxury trimmed leather on the stick shift and steering wheel. The Jetta came with power front and rear windows and locks. The front headroom was relatively modest at 38.6 inches with the rear somewhat tight at 36.9. Front legroom was 41.5 inches and in the rear, it was 33.5.
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