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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  Love my Jetta TDI - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By AUJettaTDI - September 7 - 4:00 am

  Car likes to drive the interstates, and I love driving it. Runs easily at 85 and still wants to go faster. Very perky car too. Handles very well.

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  The Swiss Army Knife / Machintosh of Cars - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Nelson - September 6 - 7:13 pm

  My New 2005 Jetta is great. It has every gadget I could want, except GPS. It is definitely a car made to bond with the driver. This car hugs the road on curves. It never feels unstable. Its as spacious as a midsize sedan. I bought the Pkg. 2 and have everything I ever thought Id need in a car and more. It has too many clever standard options to mention. Im 35 years old, and the new body style suits my taste just fine. Its sporty without appearing that Im trying to hold on too tightly to age 19. Im so glad I got out of my gas-guzzling SUV for something smarter. Some say its pricey, but you really get what you pay for. After all, its a German VW!

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  Totally Outstanding - Love It! - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jsparks - August 19 - 10:40 pm

  This car is the best I have ever owned. The Tiptronic is a really sweet option and the rain-sensing wipers are awesome...especially here in Seattle!! The drive is smooth and you can feel the tires grip the road. Driving in the rain on wet pavement with the ESP is like driving on dry pavement. I would recommend this car to everyone that wants a high-end quality vehicle for an affordable price!

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  Vdub - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Kevin - July 23 - 11:16 am

  First European car, super fun and super safe to drive. Bought it for pregnant wife and she fell in love with it. Certainly wont be last VW we own.

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  VW Jetta Wagon TDI, great car - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By BrendaJGP - July 19 - 10:00 am

  My Jetta is a great car to drive and I think it is a very safe car. On the Jetta I was able to get a sun roof and side air curtains, some other cars either did not have the air curtains available or not avail with a sun roof. I have side airbags as well. The milage is great and the ride is peppy when I need it. The heated seats get a lot warmer and warm up faster than my husbands S-10 quad cab.the front seats have good leg room, the back seats are OK, a little more leg room would be nice, but I test drove worse. I like the fact that I have 3 head rests in the back seat and that all the head rests are in a good position for safety.

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  Jetta problems - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jettanomore05 - May 31 - 10:17 pm

  I bought this new. This car has the worst paint job I have ever had. The front of the car seems to have many little dots of paint missing. Now I have a history of driving many cars in my youth on gravel roads but never with this car. I cannot account for this problem. I had to have something replaced in the transmission early on due to horrible thud sound. It still does this at times but they cannot find reason. THe car has been carefully maintained but I just had to replace water pump, tensioners, thermastat, and because of this timing belt was also recommended. Total cost was over $1,050.00. Car has only 59,000 miles on it and is gently driven.

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  New Jetta in Orlando - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jeff In Orlando - May 31 - 9:26 pm

  This New Jetta is awesome. Performance is unbelievable. Its German design is unique and pleasant to the eye.

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  My 2005 Jetta GTI 1.8T - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Mike - May 7 - 12:50 pm

  I love my new Jetta. It handles great on the highway and on city streets.

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  Fun to drive - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Sawdust - March 18 - 3:03 pm

  This car is fun to drive. Responsive steering and handles well. Our car has 8 airbags and feels very safe. You feel like you are riding in a very expensive car. Pick up is slower than my other gas powered 6 cylinder car but not bad. You do not notice you are driving fast at highway speeds. The diesel engine is quiet. Only wish the car was a bit larger with a little more cargo space. average 40 mpg!

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  Im All for It - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
  By MICHELLE HARTER - March 15 - 3:36 pm

  When I saw pictures of the new Jetta i was not impressed at all but when it got to my local dealership this car was my salesman introduced this car to me I fell in love instantly and I traded in my old Jetta (2003) that day. Im glad that the Jetta sort of grew up.