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2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T
Sedan · 180 hp · 22 mpg combined
Market
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13 trims, $17,680 to $24,070. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $1,870, from GLS 1.8T to GLI 1.8T.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.
107 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- power steering
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- front seatback storage
- remote trunk release
- cargo net
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- trunk light
- leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- cloth
- sport front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- torsion beam rear suspension
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- Performance tires
- 225/40R Y tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front multi-adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- Emergency interior trunk release
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM CD-controller stereo
- Monsoon premium brand speakers
- 200 watts stereo output
- 8 total speakers
- speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
1 interior
- Black/Gray
4 factory paints
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- Tornado Red Metallic
- Blue Lagoon Metallic
- Black Magic Pearl
Safety and recalls
7 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2005 Jetta.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
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Other years of the Jetta GLI 1.8T.
2006 Jetta Value Edition
$17,900$6,170 less11 colors · starting MSRP
2004 Jetta GLI 1.8T
$23,800$270 less11 colors · starting MSRP
2007 Jetta Base
$16,490$7,580 less11 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.