Overview & Reviews

For 2004, all Jetta models get an updated look, optional telematics and a new and more powerful 1.9-liter TDI engine (GL and GLS models only). The 2.0-liter engine is now PZEV-rated, and the GLX trim is no longer available. Also note that you can no longer get the 1.8T engine in GL trim. Besides that, the GLI sedan sports new 17-inch alloy wheels and the Cold Weather Package items (heated seats and washer nozzles) as standard, while the GLS features a standard Monsoon stereo. The wagons get a revised instrument cluster late in the model year, and the sedans get new metallic trim rings around the gauges.

• Powerful 1.8T and VR6 engines, fuel-efficient TDI power plant, fun to drive, comfortable ride, rich interior materials, loads of standard safety features, solid build quality.

• More expensive than most small sedans and wagons, tight rear-seat legroom, weak base four-cylinder.

User Reviews:

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  Jetta Wagon 04 1.8T Manual - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Dina Nishioka - September 25 - 11:30 am

  I love my car and how it performs. Great handling, great mileage, convenient features (rear mirror defrost, seat warmers, seat adjustments). However, little electronics concern me. Power windows, slow rear window defrost, etc. Overall, I am happy with my purchase. Should be a great car to have for ten years.

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  Fun to Drive Car with low Gas Mileage!! - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By maruxue - September 22 - 10:00 am

  I love my TDI. We consistently get great gas mileage, plus the car has so much power its like a little sports car.

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  Not very reliable - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Brenda TC - September 22 - 10:00 am

  I had many problems with my car, i.e. electrical problems as well as problems with the windows and the catalytic converter. It was very disappointing.

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  Amazing car!! - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By evolution16 - September 22 - 10:00 am

  This car is so awesome. Everything about it except perhaps the gas mileage is amazing. But thats to be expected with a 180 HP Turbo engine! Its so much fun to drive and is very comfortable. Trunk is huge! In fact, they could take away a little trunk space and add it to the rear seats, but other than that, the car is perfect!!!

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  Great Car/Great Value - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jride - September 16 - 10:00 am

  Before I purchased the Jetta I looked at everything from Cheverolets to Jaguars to Mercedes to Nissans and spent two months looking everyday. I was replacing a Lexus IS300 that was wrecked. My main concern was safety and VW ranks at the top on saftey. The Jetta gets great gas mileage, is a quality build that had many of the same interior designs as the Mercedes (without the high repair cost), and has a great reputation. My cousin had one of these he drove for many years and finally sold with 310,000 miles on it and it was still running. Overall the car is one of the best on the road that offers quality, style, performance, and reliability all in one.

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  Love it - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Alaina - September 16 - 10:00 am

  The VW Jetta is a great car that is built better than any other car on the road. Most German cars like BMW and Mercedes are good quality but,high maintanance cost. The Japenese cars are reliable, but have cheap features and interiors. The American cars have a long way to go with quality in both the interior and exterior...also with reliablity. So the Jetta is the one car that you can get German quality, virtually no maintanance, very safe, and extremely reliable all one.

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  Just the Details - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By details - August 10 - 10:00 am

  This is my second Jetta. Purchased the first on in 2000 and the product and service I have received has always been top notch with Volkswagen. Minor problems were alway repaired quickly and to my satisfaction. My next purchase will be a Volkswagen.

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  greatest car ever - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By CocoMonkey - August 10 - 2:00 am

  I have had two Fords and a Nissan before I bought my Jetta Wolfsburg. They dont even come close. This is one of the best cars ever built. Build quality, performance, you name it, its got it all.

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  2004 PD TDI WAGON - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Richard Rothschild - August 10 - 2:00 am

  This is my second VW TDI. Other cars include a Mercedes and Corvette. The new 2004 PD TDI has noticably more torque and more power, however, fuel mileage is not quite as good as the 2000-2003 TDIs. I got 45 -50 mpg on last TDI; 2004 PD TDI gets about 40-45 mpg... still very good. I would avoid the light beige cloth interior... too hard to keep clean. (I known this from my 2000 TDI). Overall, very happy with car and would highly recommend.

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  Good Car but the Seats Stink - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Estabhan - August 8 - 5:43 pm

  I love how the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T handles and the overall compact design. Its gas mileage is good, though not as good as others have said (27 to 30 mpg). The big problem is the seats - they are too narrow. I am 5 foot 9, 175 pounds so I consider myself average. After 1.5 hours in this car, my thighs have had it. I bought a seat pad from Brookstone that elevates me slightly (watch that headroom!) and relieves the pressure. My wife and all of the passengers I have had in it have noticed the same problem. Volkswagen offered no assistance saying it was "the design." I notice the new Jetta advertises more hip room. Go for the new one, leave this one to the sub 150 pounders.