Specifications:
- 1994 Expected Price*: $3,000 - $7,200 (165,000 to 185,000 km**)
- 1995 Expected Price*: $4,500 - $11,700 (150,000 to 165,000 km**)
- 1996 Expected Price*: $5,400 - $14,900 (135,000 to 150,000 km**)
- 1997 Expected Price*: $7,100 - $17,200 (120,000 to 135,000 km**)
- 1998 Expected Price*: $8,200 - $18,600 (105,000 to 120,000 km**)
- Body Type: 4-door sedan, steel unibody
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Base Engine (94): 1.8-L I-4
- Base Engine (95-98): 115-hp, 122 lb-ft of torque, 2.0-L I-4 (opt 1994)
- Opt Engine (95-98): 90-hp, 149 lb-ft of torque, 1.9-L I-4 turbodiesel
- Opt Engine (95-98): 171-hp, 177 lb-ft, 2.8-L, 24-valve, DOHC VR6
- Transmission: 5-spd man (opt 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc (opt ABS)
- Curb Weight (min - max): 1,175 - 1,322 kg (2,590 - 2,915 lbs)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 425 L (15.0 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 9.8 / 7.6 L/100 km (24 / 31 mpg) (base manual)
- Direct Competitors: Acura 1.6 EL, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chrysler Neon, Daewoo Nubira, Ford Escort/Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Infiniti G20, Kia Spectra, Mazda Protegé, Nissan Sentra, Pontiac Sunfire, Saturn SL, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla
- Web Site: www.vw.com
- * Used vehicle prices sourced from CanadianCarPrices.com
- ** Mileage averages based on approximately 20,000 km travel per year (calculated in 2003 model year)