2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Compact Sedan Premium
Volkswagen Jetta 2005
35MPG Combined
11 Trims
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Updated February 27, 2026

Looking at the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? This Compact Sedan offers 22–35 combined MPG depending on trim and comes with 11 available configurations. We break down the specs, safety data, and how it compares to the competition.

2005 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

SpecValue
Combined MPG22–35 combined MPG depending on trim
City MPG32
Highway MPG41
Body StyleCompact Sedan
Fuel TypePremium
DriveFWD
Available Trims11

Available Trims

TrimMPG (City/Hwy/Combined)EngineTransmission
Man21/29/241.8L 4cylManual 5-spd
Man19/27/221.8L 4cylManual 6-spd
4 cyl19/27/221.8L 4cylAutomatic (S5)
Man32/41/351.9L 4cylManual 5-spd
4 cyl28/39/321.9L 4cylAutomatic (S5)
Auto21/28/242.0L 4cylAutomatic 4-spd
Man21/28/242.0L 4cylManual 5-spd
Man19/28/222.5L 5cylManual 5-spd
5 cyl19/28/222.5L 5cylAutomatic (S6)
Man31/39/341.9L 4cylManual 5-spd
4 cyl30/38/331.9L 4cylAutomatic (S6)

Annual Fuel Cost

Based on EPA estimates, the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta costs approximately $1,995 per year in fuel. This assumes 15,000 miles driven annually and current fuel prices.

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