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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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.
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2005 Jetta TDI - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By john rollins - January 14 - 2:33 amI am happy with the 42 mpg average on my 80 mile daily commute, averaging highway speeds of 65 to 79.999 mph. My car passes everything including the gas pumps. Im saving about $2,500 a year on fuel driving this car. In nine years if fuel is still $2.79 per gallon the car was free. 2005 TDI GLS, leather, 5 speed, moonroof, monsoon was less than $22,000, free after 9 years of fuel savings. Thats a discount program.
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So Far So Good - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By crawling - January 13 - 6:23 amI owned an Audi TT before the Jetta. I loved my TT but realized that maybe I couldnt afford it after the warranty runs out. The Jetta is more comfortable than the TT. It rides more smoothly. It just doesnt snap your head back when you put it in third and give it some gas. But still, if I close my eyes when I walk to the car and then get in the Jetta, I am in a luxury Audi TT. It has a nice sound system, sunroof, heated seats, and sweet leather. Enjoy life! I really like this Jetta!
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Love this car! Will not be my last VW!! - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Laurie - November 29 - 2:00 amBout this car from a private party, July 2010. It is NOT the tdi, the 1.8l. I am 20 years old, so you can imagine how I drive my car. Fiance and I are both active firefighters, this car goes through it all. I drive it to work and college every day, also on shopping trips over 100 miles away. Car runs wonderfully, you cant even hear it running. I did hit a deer, was very impressed with the durability of the car. The driver door held up beautifully, and the window shattered just like it was supposed to. There are no problems with anything on this car, must say it is the best investment I have made. I will be buying another VW, just not the turbo diesel! Too many problems with those.
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My 1st VW is simply fantastic.... - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Steve - October 30 - 10:20 pmThis being my first VW, I was unsure what to expect. I know that it was the ONLY vehicle I test drove that just "felt" right; great feel & handling. The quality appeared greater in this vehicle as well. The outward appearance is sleek & the features are more intuitive than with other cars I drove. I LOVE to drive it! Im a satisfied customer of the new Jetta.
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Premium sedan - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Ursula Fries-Herfort - October 30 - 3:40 pmThis car can not be compared to the civic or corolla. It is a class of its own, closer maybe to the passat or accord but cheaper. The interior is that of a premium car. Great comfort with great fuel efficiency. Enough space for a family of 4, huge trunk makes it a great car for travel. When you drive it you forget that it is a diesel engine.
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The best car ever - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Moncho - October 28 - 1:10 pmIve been a Volkwagen guy since 1988 when i took a ride in a VW Fox. I Also have a 2003 Jetta 1.8T and a 2001 Bettle. I ahve had no problems at all with any of them. So far this is the best Volkwagen ever, it run fast and it looks great.
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TDI - Yeah Baby - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
By Danny - September 18 - 3:13 amDude - What an awesome car. I used to drive a 95 Jeep Cherokee. Quite a step up. 43 miles to the gallon! Smooth and quiet ride. This our first VW but we cant wait until we get our next one. You sit in the drivers seat and you think, "Man, Im drving a pretty posh car!"
