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2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Wagon · 180 hp · 22–24 mpg combined

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$22,200Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Jetta is right for you?

13 trims, $17,680 to $24,070. Tap one to open it.

$17,680−$4,520GL115 hp$17,680−$4,520GL PZEV115 hp$17,900−$4,300Value Edition150 hp$17,900−$4,300Value Edition PZEV150 hp$19,720−$2,480GLS115 hp$19,720−$2,480GLS PZEV115 hp$19,930−$2,270GL TDI100 hp$20,390−$1,8102.5150 hp$20,390−$1,8102.5 PZEV150 hp$20,740−$1,460GLS TDI100 hp$21,385−$815TDI100 hp$22,200This trimGLS 1.8T180 hp$24,070+$1,870GLI 1.8T180 hp

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, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.

180hp1.8L four-cylinder turbo
173lb-ftTorque
22–24mpgCombined · 19–21 city · 27–29 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 5-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
34 cu ftCargo volume
3,175–3,291 lbsCurb weight
4,189–4,301 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Beige
  • Black
  • Gray

7 factory paints

  • Candy White
  • Spice Red Metallic
  • Blue Graphite Metallic
  • Black
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Shadow Blue Metallic
  • Wheat Beige Metallic

Safety and recalls

7 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Jetta GLS 1.8T.

2006 Jetta Value Edition

$17,900$4,300 less11 colors · starting MSRP

2004 Jetta GLS 1.8T

$20,940$1,260 less14 colors · starting MSRP

2007 Jetta Base

$16,490$5,710 less11 colors · starting MSRP

Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.