Overview & Reviews
A completely redesigned Jetta sedan has arrived as a midyear replacement, but some versions of the previous version are still available. The GLI VR6 version of the old model was dropped from the lineup, while the GLI 1.8T added an automatic transmission to the options list.
Read our Volkswagen Jetta TDI Long-Term 20,000-Mile Test
- Powerful turbo engines, fuel-efficient TDI power plant, fun to drive, comfortable ride, rich interior materials, loads of standard safety features, excellent crash test scores, solid build quality. Cons
- Tight rear-seat legroom and weak base four-cylinder on old model, somewhat bland styling on new Jetta.
User Reviews:
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Fun To Drive, Feature Loaded - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Mike T. - October 1 - 2:50 pmHaving owned the New Jetta for a month now, Ive had time to learn all the little features packed into this car. I am really impressed with acceleration. Pressing your foot on the gas the car accelerates from 0 to 40 in a heartbeat. Road grip is amazing (as is overall handling). The care easily handles double the speed limit around curves without body roll or protestation from the tires (ie. a local interchange between two highways has a 25 mph limit and the Jetta easily handles it at 50.) Lots of little convenience features have you discovering something new for weeks. Id be surprised if a sales rep covered 25% of them.
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Jetta Rock(et) - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Van Egmont - September 19 - 11:00 pmOther than an issue with a sensor this car absolutely rocks. Driving it is so much fun. You can kick back in comfort and cruise or lean forward and rocket past most anything on the road. Ours is a 2005.5 which is the newer model. It came with everything on the newer models but with a lower price. You cant go wrong with a European import!!!!
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WOW! Best New Vehicle Ive Owned! - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Ron - August 31 - 1:53 amMy VW Jetta is everything I expected it to be. The fit and finish are first rate. No rattles or odd noises. The ride is right on target for a vehicle this size and the handling is great. The HUGE trunk is a very big plus. My fuel economy has been much better than stated on the sticker. Traveling through New England in October of 2007, and traveling on major roads along with the various State Police crusers at 80 mph, I got 34.5 mpg. The fuel milage was calculated from the last fill up and the amount of fuel needed to fill up again. Ive owned Saabs etc., but for the money, you just cant go wrong with a VW Jetta. It feels like a very expensive car, but at a working mans price.
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Recaro sSeats Look Good, but... - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Goldie - August 29 - 5:53 pmThe car is great. Its fun to drive, it looks good, and its not too expensive. But seriously...those front seats are just way too narrow. Im not abnormally huge, but I just cant stand sitting in them for more than an hour or so. And the backs seats are made for toddlers. They have no leg room at all. Everything else is cool. The Tiptronic transmission shifts well, the features and controls are great. The trunk is huge, and nothing has really gone wrong. The only other complaints I have would be the low front clearance (I scrape it on everything) and the low profile tires. A crack in the road in Houston blew out two tires and dented the rims. Oops. All in all, though, this is a great Volkswagen.
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Im having a blast driving! Great car... - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By MonMunoz - July 23 - 12:20 amI am a first time Jetta owner and I am so happy that I got it. The new Jetta style is hot, classy and its so much fun to drive. I am extremely excited and happy about it. The warranty is great and the dealership was super friendly and it was an easy transaction.
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Love this! - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By mmills - July 11 - 5:13 amEven though we bought the value package, it still has some great features. Power windows and doors and remote entry are really great! For a 4 cyl. it still drives nice. It fits our three kids in the back with one booster seat. Lots of trunk space!!! We bought new and have had no problems. It is the perfect small car for us. My husband is tall and I am really short and it is very comfortable for both, unlike the Honda. I felt like I was in a Low rider. The Jetta makes me feel taller and more comfortable. Would (and have) recommend this car to others.
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Best Car Ever - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Kristi - June 25 - 3:59 amIve been going thru the reviews and have seen a lot of bad reviews. I actually love my 2005 New Jetta 2.5 model. I bought it used with 50000 miles in 2009. It now has 150000 miles. Last year I did have some costly repairs but it sure was cheaper than buying a new car. I drive my car for work and I feel confident that it wont leave me stranded and she never had! My Jetta has a chain timing belt, so no issues with the engine. With a rubber timing belt breaks can and do happen on every make and model of vehicles. If you have a rubber belt, check it periodically because they wear. Overall, I love my car! I love the leatherette material, the heated seats, the rain scenored wipers, the ESP for stability, comfort and good fuel efficiency even today.
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The new Jetta is AMAZING - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By VW Aficionado - June 19 - 8:50 amGreat job VW on the new 2005.5 Jetta! An amazing, bigger and better car than the last! My 5th VW and by far the best. No more premium gas for the 1.8T! Under the hood the new Jetta have the 2.5 liter inline 5 cylinder engine that takes regular gas and produces 150 hp and 170 lbs of torque is just enough for just about anyone. Any VW lover notices many new and different looks to it but its just a preview for the future of Volkswagen. Drivers Wanted!
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A Blast to Drive! - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Larabean - March 17 - 7:30 pmI just love this little car. I have one in "spice red" and always get complements on how good looking it is. Its a beauty. Whats better is it is a blast to drive! I have owned Hondas (a Civic and an Accord) in the past and this car is more solid, peppy, quiet and just plain more fun to drive. It has nice little added features like the doors lock automatically when you start to drive and the interior lights gently fade off when all the doors are closed. The interior is blanketed with airbags in the front and sides. And the sound system is fantastic. My only complaint is that the trunk door is hard to open and close (stiff/heavy). I highly recommend this car!
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I love it! - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By BALesq - March 11 - 3:16 pmI have owned the 2005.5 New Jetta since July of 2005, Option Package 1, and I love it. Its a lot of fun to drive, and the interior is so "fit and finished." If youre looking for a lot of options for a reasonable price, this car is worth looking into. I havent had any maintenance issues. The one thing I notice (my wife has a 2006 New Jetta), is that the transmission on my car is a little "jerky" shifting between gears 1 and 2, and sometimes between 2 and 3, compared to the 2006 Jetta. But, my older model has more bells and whistles for the price. The bottom line is that I love driving this car.
