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Compare 2005 Volkswagen Jetta specifications by trim levels

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Jetta is a 5-seat Sedan from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.

With the price tag ranging from $17,680 to $24,070, the Volkswagen Jetta faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus.

Overview

Wheels

Bulb Size

The Volkswagen Jetta has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Volkswagen Jetta boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 29 to 47 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 69.30mm x 179.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

  • Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal

  • Wheelbase: 98.9 in

  • MPG: 24 city/31 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 11.1 sec

  • Towing capacity: 2000 lbs

  • Curb: 2895 lbs

  • Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS

  • Cargo: 13 cu.ft

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 172.3 x 68.3 x 56.7



2005 Volkswagen Jetta Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Volkswagen Jetta is offered in 12 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Jetta safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Volkswagen Jetta specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Sedan

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Horsepower 100 hp @ 4000 –
      180 hp @ 5500

    • Torque 122 lb-ft. –
      177 lb-ft.

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.2 - 13 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.2 - 19 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 172.3 in

    • Width 68.3 in

    • Height 56.7 in

    • Wheelbase 98.9 in

    • Curb Weight 2895 lbs

    • GVWR 3903 lbs

    • Towing capacity 2000 lbs

    • Turning radius 17.9 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Seats 5

    • Passenger volume 87

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 14.5 gal

    • City 21 - 38 mpg

    • Combined 25 - 42 mpg

    • Highway 29 - 47 mpg

    • Highway range 420.5 - 681.5 mi



Specifications

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
172.30 in 172.30 in 172.30 in 172.30 in
Exterior body width
68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in
Exterior height
56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in 56.70 in
Horsepower
115 115 100 180
Torque
122 122 177 173
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 24 mpg 38 mpg 21 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 31 mpg 46 mpg 29 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
11.10 seconds 11.10 seconds 12.40 seconds 8.40 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.00 seconds 18.00 seconds 18.70 seconds 16.20 seconds
1/4 mile speed
77 mph 77 mph 72 mph 86 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.90
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph 62 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 " 3.19/3.40 "
Curb weight
2895.00 lbs 2934.00 lbs 3003.00 lbs 3106.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3903.00 lbs 3903.00 lbs 3991.00 lbs 4057.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.90 in 98.90 in 98.90 in 98.90 in
Front track
59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
41.50 in 41.50 in 41.50 in 41.50 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in
Front headroom
38.60 in 37.40 in 37.40 in 37.40 in
Rear headroom
36.90 in 36.50 in 36.50 in 36.50 in
Front shoulder room
53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in
Rear shoulder room
52.50 in 52.50 in 52.50 in 52.50 in
Luggage volume
13.00 cu.ft. 13.00 cu.ft. 13.00 cu.ft. 13.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
13.00 cu.ft. 13.00 cu.ft. 13.00 cu.ft. 13.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
87 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft. 85 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
930 lbs. 930 lbs. 948 lbs. 944 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Exterior length
173.60 in 173.60 in 173.60 in 173.60 in
Exterior body width
68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in 68.30 in
Exterior height
58.50 in 58.50 in 58.50 in 58.50 in
Horsepower
115 100 115 100
Torque
122 177 122 177
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 36 mpg 24 mpg 36 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
30 mpg 47 mpg 30 mpg 43 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
11.60 seconds 12.60 seconds 11.60 seconds 12.60 seconds
1/4 mile time
18.20 seconds 18.90 seconds 18.20 seconds 18.90 seconds
1/4 mile speed
76 mph 71 mph 76 mph 71 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Slalom speed
60 mph 60 mph 60 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 "
Curb weight
3034.00 lbs 3053.00 lbs 3078.00 lbs 3095.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4145.00 lbs 4167.00 lbs 4145.00 lbs 4167.00 lbs
Wheelbase
98.90 in 98.90 in 98.90 in 98.90 in
Front track
59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 " 59.60 "
Rear track
58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 " 58.80 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
41.50 in 41.50 in 41.50 in 41.50 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in 33.50 in
Front headroom
38.60 in 38.60 in 37.60 in 37.60 in
Rear headroom
38.10 in 38.10 in 37.00 in 37.00 in
Front shoulder room
53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in 53.70 in
Rear shoulder room
52.50 in 52.50 in 52.50 in 52.50 in
Luggage volume
34.00 cu.ft. 34.00 cu.ft. 34.00 cu.ft. 34.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
51.90 cu.ft. 51.90 cu.ft. 51.90 cu.ft. 51.90 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft. 89 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
1014 lbs. 1014 lbs. 1012 lbs. 1014 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Exterior length
173.60 in 179.30 in 179.30 in 179.30 in
Exterior body width
68.30 in 69.30 in 69.30 in 69.30 in
Exterior height
58.50 in 57.50 in 57.50 in 57.50 in
Horsepower
180 150 150 100
Torque
173 170 170 177
Fuel economy - city
24 mpg 22 mpg 22 mpg 36 mpg
Fuel economy - highway
31 mpg 30 mpg 30 mpg 43 mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)
8.20 seconds 9.60 seconds 9.60 seconds 13.00 seconds
1/4 mile time
16.50 seconds 17.00 seconds 17.00 seconds 19.00 seconds
1/4 mile speed
85 mph 83 mph 83 mph 70 mph
Lateral acceleration (g)
0.80 0.80 0.80 0.90
Slalom speed
60 mph 59 mph 59 mph 60 mph
Bore-and-Stroke
3.19/3.40 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.25/3.65 " 3.13/3.76 "
Curb weight
3175.00 lbs 3230.00 lbs 3230.00 lbs 3197.00 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
4212.00 lbs – – –
Wheelbase
98.90 in 101.50 in 101.50 in 101.50 in
Front track
59.60 " 60.70 " 60.70 " 60.70 "
Rear track
58.80 " 59.70 " 59.70 " 59.70 "
Turning radius
17.90 17.90 17.90 17.90
Front legroom
41.50 in 41.20 in 41.20 in 41.20 in
Rear legroom
33.50 in 35.40 in 35.40 in 35.40 in
Front headroom
37.60 in 38.50 in 38.50 in 38.50 in
Rear headroom
37.00 in 37.20 in 37.20 in 37.20 in
Front shoulder room
53.70 in 54.80 in 54.80 in 54.80 in
Rear shoulder room
52.50 in 53.10 in 53.10 in 53.10 in
Luggage volume
34.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max)
51.90 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft. 16.00 cu.ft.
Passenger volume
89 cu.ft. 91 cu.ft. 91 cu.ft. 91 cu.ft.
Fuel tank
14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal. 14.50 gal.
Payload
1014 lbs. 1094 lbs. 1094 lbs. 1105 lbs.
Drag coefficient
0.32 0.31 0.31 0.31

Interior Features

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 –

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Air conditioning, front
2825 2825 2825 2825
12V DC power outlet
2 2 2 2
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 – –

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Air conditioning, front
2825 2817 2821 2821
12V DC power outlet
2 3 3 3
Seatback storage pockets
2 2 2 2
Ashtray
3785 – – –
Lighter elements
4010 – – –
Auxiliary visors
4015 – – –
Cargo net
3783 – – –

Exterior Features

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P225/40YR18.0 BSW performance
Wheels
15" steel 15" silver aluminum 15" silver aluminum 18" silver aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass –

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Antenna
3394 3394 3394 3394
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Front tires
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
Wheels
15" steel 15" steel 15" silver aluminum 15" silver aluminum
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass – –

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Antenna
3394 3396 3396 3396
Door count
4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Sunroof
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass –
Front tires
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
Wheels
15" silver aluminum 15" steel 16" steel 16" steel
Rear window wipers
3497 – – –
Bodyside mouldings
3793 – – –
Roof rack
3798 – – –
Mud flaps
3804 3804 – –
Roof rails
4009 – – –
Spoiler
3482 – – –

Seats

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Standard seating
5 5 5 5
Front armrests
3021 3021 – –
Heated front seats
3030 3030 – –

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Front seat type
2989 2989 2989 2989
Standard seating
5 5 5 5

Entertainment System

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Speakers
8 8 8 8
Steering wheel audio controls
3191 3191 – –

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Radio
3131 3131 3131 3131
Speakers
8 8 8 8

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Radio
3131 3131 3138 3138
Speakers
8 10 10 10
Cassette player
4058 – – –
CD changer compatible
4079 – – –

Safety and Security Features

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 2 2 2

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Airbags, frontal
3214 3214 3214 3214
Door curb lights
2 4 4 4
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
4044 – – –
Stolen vehicle tracking
4053 – – –

Mechanical Features

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Axle ratio
4.24 4.24 3.39 3.88

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Engine
4750 4748 4750 4748
Axle ratio
4.24 3.39 4.24 3.39

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Engine
4747 4762 4762 4748
Axle ratio
3.65 3.65 3.65 3.39
Engine block heater
3812 – – –

Other Specs

GL 4dr Sedan

GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan

GLS TDI 4dr Sedan

GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GL 4dr Station Wagon

GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon

GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon

GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon
Horsepower rpm
5200 4000 5200 4000
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.

GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon

Value Edition 4dr Sedan

2.5 4dr Sedan

TDI 4dr Sedan
Horsepower rpm
5500 5000 5000 4000
Maximum towing capacity
2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs. 2000 lbs.