What kind of engine did the Volkswagen Jetta Glx have?
Not only did it wear an “X” instead of an “I” in its nomenclature, it was the first quick Jetta to be powered by the VR6 engine, the same engine that powered the Corrado performance hatchback. The GLX basically kept the standard Jetta’s McPherson strut suspension, but with stiffer springs and larger sway bars.
When did the Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 come out?
Its 1.8-liter engine only made a measly 90 horsepower but the GLI was light, agile and a shit-ton of fun to drive. In 1993, North America was introduced to the third-gen Jetta known—believe it or not—as the MKIII. That model is generally credited with making the Jetta a household name in this half of the world.
How long does a Volkswagen Jetta go from 0 to 60?
It always starts on the first try within 4 cranks, it never dies and the idle is firm and strong. 1.8T with a 5 speed manual gets this car from 0-60 in 6 seconds (tested with obd2 reader.) Not bad for a 15 year old Jetta! I never feel nervous about taking the car anywhere regardless of the mileage.
What kind of car is the Volkswagen Jetta?
There’s the Honda Civic Si, the Hyundai Elantra Sport and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, to name a few. And the Jetta kind of gave birth to the whole compact sport sedan segment, now didn’t it? Think about it. Back in the 1990s, if you wanted four doors, performance and a bit of refinement, you had to dish out large sums of money for a BMW or an Audi.
Which is the best review of a 2003 VW Jetta?
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What’s the best car to replace a VW Jetta?
Car was replaced by a 2009 Honda Accord EX 4cyl/5SPDR, in two years I only applied 20k to this plastic loud slow vehicle to replace it with a 2018 Accord Hybrid, A MUCH BETTER BUY. Still want another turbo, as the Jetta is still my number one car of choice, the repair bills not so much. Fun to drive. Too expensive to own!
When was the last year for the Jetta GLX?
1998 was the last model-year of the third generation Jetta here in North-America. While US-spec cars came with leather seats, Canadian GLX’s could be had with cloth, which is what this car has, giving it extra points for nineties nostalgia.
What was the horsepower of a VW Jetta in the 90s?
I guess that’s all you needed in the ’90s to be considered “hot.” That 2.8-liter narrow-angle V6 would send a claimed 172 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque straight to the front wheels. While an automatic gearbox was available, the one to get was the close-ratio five-speed manual.