Owners give this generation Volkswagen Jetta (1985-1992) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 91% recommend it. These figures are based on 47 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta
"Perfect first car."
"My father bought one new in 1987, three years before I was born, and it still runs like it did back then. I'm nearly 18, and this is my first car. We did some repairs on it ourselves (Pretty major things) and we think it will go for a few more months (and if I go easy on it maybe a few more years with proper care). Overall a fun car to own and drive, with very advanced features for the time it was built."
"MKII jetta"
"i own a jetta coupe.With an Aba swap and a turbo.Owned the car 100% stock and love it more everyday"
"i love my jetta"
"i love my jetta... I purchased it about 4 1/2 years ago. I have replaced just about everything on the car myself, including radiator, heater core, struts, springs, clutch, trans., exhaust, but have not touched the motor. this car is so much fun to drive, I take it everywhere, I love the classic styling, ease of maintenance, and fuel economy. I will drive this car until the wheels fall off!!!!!!!"
Overall 1992 Volkswagen Jetta Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1992 Volkswagen Jetta quality a 4.4 out of 5.
1992 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability
The 1992 Volkswagen Jetta receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1992 Jetta Features
According to drivers of the 1992 Jetta, here are some of its best features:
1992 Jetta Carat Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1992 Jetta GLI 16V Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1992 Jetta GL Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1992 Volkswagen Jetta Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $1,156 | $453 | ||
2022 | + $34 | $1,190 | $461 | ||
2023 | $15 | $1,175 | $413 | ||
2024 | + $23 | $1,198 | $402 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Curb Weight | 2490 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 87.2 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 39.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 172.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.3 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 16.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 97.3 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 66.1 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Horsepower | 100 @ 5400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 107 @ 3400 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 9.8 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 110 mph |
Basic | 2 years / 24000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |
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| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | N/A | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 2 years or 24000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 100 @ 5400 RPM | 255 @ 5800 RPM | 401 @ 6500 RPM | 791 @ 5500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | V8, Hybrid, Twin Turbo, 4.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
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