Volkswagen Jetta V

Volkswagen Jetta V
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car, the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Jetta and the successor to the Volkswagen Bora which was manufactured by Volkswagen between 2005 and 2010, and up to 2011 in China. It is a three-box sedan derivative of the Golf Mk5. It was marketed as the Volkswagen Bora in Mexico and Colombia, Volkswagen Vento in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, and Volkswagen Sagitar in China.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerVolkswagen
ProductionFrom 2005
Body typeSedan
FuelPlug-in hybrid (petrol)
Engine power110 kW (148 hp)
Kerb weight1,505 kg

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Volkswagen Jetta V in 2025 (26 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Volkswagen Jetta V cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom25
Romania1

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Jetta V (from registration data). 40 variants.

Engine variants for Volkswagen Jetta V
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic7.4 l/100 km2016–2018
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolManual7.1 l/100 km2016–2018
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolManual6.9 l/100 km2019–2021
1.4 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic7 l/100 km2019–2021
1.5 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic6.9 l/100 km2022–2026
1.5 l · 4-cylPetrolManual6.9 l/100 km2022–2024
1.6 l · 4-cylDieselManual6.9 l/100 km1984
1.6 l · 4-cylDieselManual6.4 l/100 km1984
1.6 l · 4-cylDieselManual6.9 l/100 km1985–1992
1.7 l · 4-cylPetrolManual9.3 l/100 km1984
1.7 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic11.2 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10.2 l/100 km1984
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic10.4 l/100 km1985–1992
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual8.9 l/100 km1985–2016
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic10.7 l/100 km2000–2001
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual9.8 l/100 km2000–2005
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic10.7 l/100 km2002–2005
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10.7 l/100 km2004–2005
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic8.2 l/100 km2014–2018
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselManual6.4 l/100 km1996–2006
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic7.1 l/100 km2000–2003
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic7.4 l/100 km2004–2005
1.9 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic7.1 l/100 km2005–2006
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual9.3 l/100 km1996–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic10.4 l/100 km1996–2005
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual9.4 l/100 km2006–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic9.2 l/100 km2006–2012
2.0 l · 4-cylDieselManual7.3 l/100 km2009–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic7.4 l/100 km2009–2012
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic9.3 l/100 km2011–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic7.1 l/100 km2013–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic8.7 l/100 km2013–2015
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual8.6 l/100 km2016–2020
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic8.7 l/100 km2016–2018
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic8.4 l/100 km2020
2.5 l · 5-cylPetrolManual9.8 l/100 km2005–2013
2.5 l · 5-cylPetrolAutomatic9.7 l/100 km2005–2013
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolManual11.9 l/100 km1999–2002
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic12.4 l/100 km1999–2002
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic10.7 l/100 km2002

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Jetta V in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volkswagen Jetta V have?
The Volkswagen Jetta V produces 110 kW (148 hp).
How much does the Volkswagen Jetta V weigh?
The Volkswagen Jetta V has a kerb weight of about 1,505 kg.