2005 Volkswagen Jetta Specs

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2.5L

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3 trims already selected.

Price $21,005 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 150 hp I5

Seating 5

MPG 19 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$21,005
Invoice Price	$18,779

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	19 city 28 highway

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Seats	Driver Optional Passenger Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player, CD Changer

Engine

2.5L 150 hp I5

Horsepower	150 @ 5000 rpm
Torque	170 @ 3750 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	9.5:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.2 in
Back Legroom	35.4 in
Wheelbase	101.5
Length	179.3 inches
Height	57.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1094 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

2.5 PZEV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $21,005 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 150 hp I5

Seating 5

MPG 19 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$21,005

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	19 city 28 highway

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 150 hp I5

Horsepower	150 @ 5000 rpm
Torque	170 @ 3750 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	9.5:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.2 in
Back Legroom	35.4 in
Wheelbase	101.5
Length	179.3 inches
Height	57.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	1094 lbs

GL

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3 trims already selected.

Price $18,295 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$18,295
Invoice Price	$16,174

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	122 @ 2600 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	98.9
Length	172.3 inches
Height	56.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	930 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

GLI

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3 trims already selected.

Price $24,685 MSRP

Engine 1.8L 180 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 19 city 27 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$24,685
Invoice Price	$21,946

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

6-Speed Manual

MPG	19 city 27 highway

5-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

1.8L 180 hp I4

Horsepower	180 @ 5500 rpm
Torque	173 @ 1950 rpm
Displacement	1800 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	98.9
Length	172.3 inches
Height	56.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	944 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

GL PZEV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $18,295 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$18,295

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	122 @ 2600 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	98.9
Length	172.3 inches
Height	56.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	930 lbs

GLS

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3 trims already selected.

Price $20,335 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$20,335
Invoice Price	$18,017

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	122 @ 2600 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	98.9
Length	172.3 inches
Height	56.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	930 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

GLS 1.8T Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $22,815 MSRP

Engine 1.8L 180 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 29 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Wagon

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Price

MSRP	$22,815

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 29 highway

5-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

1.8L 180 hp I4

Horsepower	180 @ 5500 rpm
Torque	173 @ 1950 rpm
Displacement	1800 cc
Bore X Stroke	N/A
Compression Ratio	N/A

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	99.0
Length	173.6 inches
Height	58.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	1014 lbs

GLS PZEV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $20,335 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$20,335

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	122 @ 2600 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	98.9
Length	172.3 inches
Height	56.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	930 lbs

GLS TDi

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3 trims already selected.

Price $21,355 MSRP

Engine 1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Seating 5

MPG 32 city 41 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$21,355
Invoice Price	$19,359

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	32 city 41 highway

5-Speed Automatic

MPG	28 city 39 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Horsepower	100 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	177 @ 1800 rpm
Displacement	1900 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.13 X 3.76
Compression Ratio	19.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	98.9
Length	172.3 inches
Height	56.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	948 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

GLS TDi Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $22,355 MSRP

Engine 1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Seating 5

MPG 31 city 39 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Wagon

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Price

MSRP	$22,355

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	31 city 39 highway

5-Speed Automatic

MPG	28 city 39 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Horsepower	100 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	177 @ 1800 rpm
Displacement	1900 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.13 X 3.76
Compression Ratio	19.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	99.0
Length	173.6 inches
Height	58.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	1014 lbs

GLS Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $21,335 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Wagon

Show details

Price

MSRP	$21,335
Invoice Price	$18,921

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	20 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	122 @ 2600 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	99.0
Length	173.6 inches
Height	58.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1012 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

GL TDi Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $20,545 MSRP

Engine 1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Seating 5

MPG 31 city 39 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Wagon

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Price

MSRP	$20,545
Invoice Price	$18,611

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	31 city 39 highway

5-Speed Automatic

MPG	28 city 39 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Horsepower	100 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	177 @ 1800 rpm
Displacement	1900 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.13 X 3.76
Compression Ratio	19.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	99.0
Length	173.6 inches
Height	58.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1014 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

GL Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $19,295 MSRP

Engine 2.0L 115 hp I4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Wagon

Show details

Price

MSRP	$19,295
Invoice Price	$17,077

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	21 city 28 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	20 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Horsepower	115 @ 5200 rpm
Torque	122 @ 2600 rpm
Displacement	2000 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.5 in
Back Legroom	33.5 in
Wheelbase	99.0
Length	173.6 inches
Height	58.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1014 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

TDI

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3 trims already selected.

Price $22,000 MSRP

Engine 1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Seating 5

MPG 32 city 41 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

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Price

MSRP	$22,000
Invoice Price	$20,122

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	32 city 41 highway

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	30 city 38 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Optional
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Optional
Power Seats	Driver Optional Passenger Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player, CD Changer

Engine

1.9L 100 hp I4 Diesel

Horsepower	100 @ 4000 rpm
Torque	177 @ 1800 rpm
Displacement	1900 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.13 X 3.76
Compression Ratio	19.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.2 in
Back Legroom	35.4 in
Wheelbase	101.5
Length	179.3 inches
Height	57.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1105 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

Value Edition PZEV

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3 trims already selected.

Price $18,515 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 150 hp I5

Seating 5

MPG 19 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$18,515

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	19 city 28 highway

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 150 hp I5

Horsepower	150 @ 5000 rpm
Torque	170 @ 3750 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	9.5:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.2 in
Back Legroom	35.4 in
Wheelbase	101.5
Length	179.3 inches
Height	57.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Maximum Payload	1094 lbs

Value Editon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $18,515 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 150 hp I5

Seating 5

MPG 19 city 28 highway

Drivetrain FWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$18,515
Invoice Price	$17,049

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	FWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	19 city 28 highway

6-Speed Automatic

MPG	19 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
Side Airbags	Front Standard
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 150 hp I5

Horsepower	150 @ 5000 rpm
Torque	170 @ 3750 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.25 X 3.65
Compression Ratio	9.5:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	14.0 gallons
Front Legroom	41.2 in
Back Legroom	35.4 in
Wheelbase	101.5
Length	179.3 inches
Height	57.5 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	0.0 cubic feet
Maximum Payload	1094 lbs
Standard Towing	0 lbs

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2.5L

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Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 150 hp I5

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

2.5 PZEV

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

6-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 150 hp I5

Dimensions

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GL

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GLI

Price

Transmission Options

6-Speed Manual

5-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

1.8L 180 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GL PZEV

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GLS

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.0L 115 hp I4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

GLS 1.8T Wagon

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

5-Speed Automatic

Safety