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2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Sedan · 100 hp · 33–35 mpg combined

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$21,385Factory 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−$3,705GL115 hp$17,680−$3,705GL PZEV115 hp$17,900−$3,485Value Edition150 hp$17,900−$3,485Value Edition PZEV150 hp$19,720−$1,665GLS115 hp$19,720−$1,665GLS PZEV115 hp$19,930−$1,455GL TDI100 hp$20,390−$9952.5150 hp$20,390−$9952.5 PZEV150 hp$20,740−$645GLS TDI100 hp$21,385This trimTDI100 hp$22,200+$815GLS 1.8T180 hp$24,070+$2,685GLI 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 6-speed automated manual.

100hp1.9L four-cylinder
177lb-ftTorque
33–35mpgCombined · 30–32 city · 38–41 highway
FWD5-speed manual / 6-speed automated manual
5Seats
16 cu ftCargo volume
3,197–3,241 lbsCurb weight
4,302–4,346 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

3 interiors

  • Pure Beige
  • Anthracite
  • Gray

6 factory paints

  • Black
  • Wheat Beige Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Blue Graphite Metallic
  • Campanella White
  • Platinum Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

7 recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Jetta TDI.

2006 Jetta TDI

$22,305$920 more11 colors · starting MSRP

2004 Jetta GL

$17,430$3,955 less14 colors · starting MSRP

2007 Jetta Base

$16,490$4,895 less11 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.