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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $1,375 | $2,850 | ||
Very Good | $1,300 | $2,725 | ||
Good | $1,200 | $2,600 | ||
Fair | $1,000 | $2,225 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan 4D range from about $1,000 to $1,375 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $2,225 to $2,850 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 43085 through 4/21/2026.
Curb Weight | 2934 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 85.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.2 inches | ||
Overall Length | 172.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 98.9 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 68.3 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 21 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 115 @ 5400 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 122 @ 3200 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 10.7 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 118 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
![]() Used 2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | ![]() Used 2007 Ford Five Hundred | ![]() Used 2008 Suzuki Forenza | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,975 | $2,300 | $2,650 | $2,825 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.3 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG | City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5400 RPM | 155 @ 6100 RPM | 203 @ 5750 RPM | 127 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | V6, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |