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2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T

Sedan · 180 hp · 22–24 mpg combined

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$18,910Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Jetta is right for you?

Eight trims, $17,430 to $23,800. Tap one to open it.

$17,430−$1,480GL115 hp$18,670−$240GL TDI100 hp$18,910This trimGL 1.8T180 hp$19,460+$550GLS115 hp$20,480+$1,570GLS TDI100 hp$20,940+$2,030GLS 1.8T180 hp$23,210+$4,300GLI VR6200 hp$23,800+$4,890GLI 1.8T180 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,270, from GLS 1.8T to GLI VR6.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.

180hp1.8L four-cylinder turbo
173lb-ftTorque
22–24mpgCombined · 19–21 city · 27–28 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
13 cu ftCargo volume
2,974–3,091 lbsCurb weight
3,926–4,057 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Beige
  • Black
  • Gray

8 factory paints

  • Spice Red Metallic
  • Galactic Blue Metallic
  • Alaska Green Metallic
  • Campanella White
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Wheat Beige Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Black

Safety and recalls

5 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Jetta GL 1.8T.

2005 Jetta GL

$17,680$1,230 less12 colors · starting MSRP

2003 Jetta GL 1.8T

$18,750$160 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2006 Jetta Value Edition

$17,900$1,010 less11 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.