Volkswagen Jetta A5
The Volkswagen Jetta A5 (2005–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 68 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: Typ 1K · Sold in: United States, Canada, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,556 mm |
| Width | – | 1,759–1,781 mm |
| Height | – | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,578 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,164–1,617 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 453–934 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,577–2,605 L EPA | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | – | 163–250 km/h |
| Torque | – | 132–330 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 78.4% (75.3–81.2) | 77.9% | 737 |
| 13 years and older | 70.6% (70.0–71.2) | 69.2% | 21,086 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 46.3% | 41.1% |
| Tyres | 35.9% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 32.0% | 36.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 28.3% | 28.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.2% | 16.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
2,759 complaints for model years 2006–2010. 85 crashes · 30 fires · 64 injuries
- Fuel system 591
- Transmission and drivetrain 537
- Electrical system 524
- Engine 409
- Brakes 275
- Airbags 182
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 68 versions of the Volkswagen Jetta A5
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United Kingdom 40 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20101.4 TSI (122ps) | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2007–20101.4 TSI (140 PS) SE · 1.4 TSI (140 PS) · 1.4 TSI (140ps) | 1.4 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2007–20101.4 TSI (140 PS) DSG SE · 1.4 TSI (140 PS) DSG · 1.4 TSI (140ps) DSG | 1.4 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2009–20101.4 TSI (160 PS) DSG 7 speed · 1.4 TSI (160ps) DSG 7 speed | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2009–20101.4 TSI (160 PS) · 1.4 TSI (160ps) | 1.4 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2007–20101.4 TSI (170 PS) Sport · 1.4 TSI (170ps) | 1.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2007–20101.4 TSI (170 PS) DSG Sport · 1.4 TSI (170ps) DSG | 1.4 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 20101.6 TDI (105ps) | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km |
| 20101.6 TDI (105ps) 7speed DSG | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2007–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) S, SE · 1.9 TDI (105 PS) · 1.9 TDI (105ps) | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137 g/km |
| 2007–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) DSG S, SE · 1.9 TDI (105 PS) DSG · 1.9 TDI (105ps) DSG | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2008–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) BLUEMOTION with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105 PS) BlueMotion with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105ps) BlueMotion with DPF | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 122 g/km |
| 2009–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) DSG 7 speed with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105ps) DSG 7 speed with DPF | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2009–20101.9 TDI (105 PS) with DPF · 1.9 TDI (105ps) with DPF | 2.0 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137 g/km |
| 2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) SE, Sport · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) · 2.0 TDI (140ps) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2007–20102.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG SE, Sport · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG SE, Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TDI CR (140 PS) DSG with DPF · 2.0 CR TDI (140ps) DSG · 2.0 TDI CR (140ps) DSG with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20102.0 CR TDI (140ps) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TDI CR (170 PS) Sport with DPF · 2.0 TDI CR (170ps) with DPF | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TSI (200 PS) DSG Sport · 2.0 TSI (200ps) DSG | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TSI (200 PS) Sport · 2.0 TSI (200ps) | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2008–20091.4 TSI (122 PS) | 1.4 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2007–20081.6 (115 PS) S, SE | 1.6 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2007–20081.9 TDI (105 PS) DSG S, SE with DPF | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2007–20081.9 TDI (105 PS) S, SE with DPF | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137–138 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0 TDI (140 PS) SE, Sport with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 20082.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG SE, Sport with DPF | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20082.0 TDI (170 PS) with DPF | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0 TFSI (200 PS) Sport | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0 TFSI (200 PS) DSG Sport | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 20061.6 FSI (115 PS) | 1.6 L | 85 kW (115 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI (105 PS) | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 20061.9 TDI (105 PS) DSG | 1.9 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 20062.0 TDI (140 PS) | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20062.0 TDI (140 PS) DSG | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 20062.0 FSI (200 PS) | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 20062.0 FSI (200 PS) DSG | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 20062.0 FSI (150 PS) | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 20062.0 FSI Tiptronic (150 PS) | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 196 g/km |
| 2009–20123MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 198 g/km |
| 2006–2010 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 221–230 g/km |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 2005–2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22–25 MPG (9.4–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 221–251 g/km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2006–20093MODE · 3MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 2005–20093MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–251 g/km |
| 2005–20063MODE | 1.9 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA | 192 g/km |
| 2005–2006 | 1.9 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 33–35 MPG (6.7–7.1 L/100 km) EPA | 181–192 g/km |
| 2005 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
Canada 17 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014Compact · Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 198 g/km |
| 2006–2010Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.8–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 225–230 g/km |
| 2009–2010Compact · Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 196 g/km |
| 2006–2010Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.9–9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 205–228 g/km |
| 2006–2010Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.6–10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 221–246 g/km |
| 2006–2010Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–244 g/km |
| 2007–2009Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228–230 g/km |
| 2008–2009Compact · Station wagon: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239 g/km |
| 2008–2009Compact · Station wagon: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239 g/km |
| 2007Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228 g/km |
| 2006Compact | 1.9 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 194 g/km |
| 2006Compact · Station wagon: Small | 1.9 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 192 g/km |
| 2006Station wagon: Small | 1.9 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 205 g/km |
| 2005Compact · Station wagon: Small | 1.9 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 200 g/km |
| 2005Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239 g/km |
| 2005Compact · Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230 g/km |
| 2005Compact | 2.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 248 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.