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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight:
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 14.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
TDI: 11.3 x in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.25 in. power-assisted discs
10.2 in. power-assisted discs: TDI
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-5; iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,480
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Power [hp]: 150 at 5,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 170 at 3,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 22
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 30
 
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged diesel; iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 1,896
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 79.5 x 95.5
Compression Ratio: 18.5:1
Power [hp]: 100 at 4,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 177 at 1,800 - 2,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 36
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 41
Available with: TDI
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.78, 2.06, 1.35, 0.97, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.39
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.04, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.89
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 179.3
Width [in.]: 69.3
Height [in.]: 57.5
Wheelbase [in.]: 101.5
Front Track [in.]: 60.7
Rear Track [in.]: 59.7
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 91
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.4
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.8
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 16
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 9.1 (2.5)
13.0 (TDI)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.7 (2.5)
19.0 (TDI)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130 (2.5)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 130