2005 Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 12 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fourth generation (A4).

Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb

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Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb

Front / width

Width68.3 in – 69.3 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

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Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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Exterior: 172.3 in – 179.3 in · 68.3 in – 69.3 in · 56.7 in – 58.5 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x100, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS, P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS, P225/40YR18.0 BSW performance, 195/65R15…. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length	172.3 in – 179.3 in
Width	68.3 in – 69.3 in
Height	56.7 in – 58.5 in
Wheelbase	98.9 in – 101.5 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom	37.4 in – 38.6 in
Rear headroom	36.5 in – 38.1 in
Front legroom	41.2 in – 41.5 in
Rear legroom	33.5 in – 35.4 in
Front shoulder room	53.7 in – 54.8 in
Rear shoulder room	52.5 in – 53.1 in
Passenger volume	85.0 cu ft – 91.0 cu ft
Luggage volume	13.0 cu ft – 34.0 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight	2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
GVWR	3,903 lb – 4,212 lb
Fuel tank	14.5 gal
Max towing capacity	2,000 lb

Engine

Torque	122 – 177 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
P225/40YR18.0 BSW performance
195/65R15
205/55R16
225/40R18
225/45R17
235/35R19

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

Driver21"
Passenger19"
Rear15"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

H4
H5-AGM
H6-AGM
H7-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

5W-304.4 qt
5W-304.8 qt
5W-304.8 qt
5W-306.3 qt

Trim-by-trim dimensions (12 trims)

Trim	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Clearance	Curb wt
2.5 4dr Sedan	179.3	69.3	57.5	101.5	—	3230
GL 4dr Sedan	172.3	68.3	56.7	98.9	—	2895
GL 4dr Station Wagon	173.6	68.3	58.5	98.9	—	3034
GL TDI 4dr Station Wagon	173.6	68.3	58.5	98.9	—	3053
GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan	172.3	68.3	56.7	98.9	—	3106
GLS 1.8T 4dr Station Wagon	173.6	68.3	58.5	98.9	—	3175
GLS 2.0L 4dr Sedan	172.3	68.3	56.7	98.9	—	2934
GLS 2.0L 4dr Station Wagon	173.6	68.3	58.5	98.9	—	3078
GLS TDI 4dr Sedan	172.3	68.3	56.7	98.9	—	3003
GLS TDI 4dr Station Wagon	173.6	68.3	58.5	98.9	—	3095
TDI 4dr Sedan	179.3	69.3	57.5	101.5	—	3197
Value Edition 4dr Sedan	179.3	69.3	57.5	101.5	—	3230

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Fourth generation (A4)): years 2000–2005. View model overview