The drivers' world championship was won by Didier Auriol in a Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD, ahead of Carlos Sainz and Juha Kankkunen.
The manufacturers' title was won by Toyota, ahead of Subaru and Ford.
In 1994 started a system of rotation on the World Rally Championship.
Because of this, Sweden, Australia and Spain were dropped from the championship and instead were run as part of 1994 FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup.
For the Drivers' Championship, points were awarded to the top 10 finishers.